Campaign 93V-103

Interference between the pitman arm and the steering gear housing due to insufficient clearance

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Defect summary

INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LIMITED OR COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.

Remedy

INSPECT VEHICLES FOR CLEARANCE AND REPLACE PITMAN ARM IF ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH STEERING GEAR HOUSING IS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SET-BACK FRONT AXLELOCATION, STRAIGHT-RAIL FORWARD CHASSIS, AND TRW/ROSS HFB 70 STEERING GEAR.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 93V103000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 93V-103
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FreightlinerFLD1121989 to 19930
FreightlinerFLD1201989 to 19930
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.