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Safety recall · 83V089000

Steering wheel / handle bar Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 7, 1983. It covers about 328 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
83V089000
Reported
Sep 7, 1983
Vehicles
328
Area
Steering

The problem

The pinch bolt installed on the steering gear component is of a smaller size than specified.

The fix

Dealer will replace the incorrectly sized pinch bolt with a properly sized one if necessary.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.System: steering; pinch bolt.Consequences of defect: the universal joint drive yoke could slide off thegear, causing loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V089000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1982 Freightliner Conventional02C
1983 Freightliner Conventional04D

Questions

Is the 83V089000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 83V089000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 83V089000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 7, 1983. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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