- The problem
- Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.
- The risk
- A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. Replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. Adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.
Steering
1985 Freightliner Conventional Steering problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 1985 Freightliner Conventional's steering with NHTSA. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Steering recalls for the 1985 Freightliner Conventional
- The problem
- Steering column mounting bolts may be absent, leaving only the knee pad to hold the steering wheel and column in place. Consequence of defect: under certain driving conditions, knee pad attaching bolts may not be sufficient, allowing the steering column and wheel to come loose while the truck is being driven. This could result in loss of control and an accident.
- The fix
- Install clamps and bolts, if missing, or check existing bolts for tightness.
Steering complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Freightliner Conventional steering complaints by year
Conventional steering problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data