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Safety recall · 84V077000

Steering: tie rod assembly Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 20, 1984. It covers about 44 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
84V077000
Reported
Jun 20, 1984
Vehicles
44
Area
Steering

The problem

The tie rod end attaches to the steering linkage with a stud which may crack and break.

The fix

BOTH TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with gkn front axles.System: steering; tie rod end assemblies.Consequences of defect: steering control may be lost and an accident couldresult.

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 84V077000.
  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
1984 Freightliner Freightliner07D

Questions

Is the 84V077000 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 84V077000?

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 84V077000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 20, 1984. 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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