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Safety recall · 88V167000

Steering: linkages Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 24, 1988. It covers about 160 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V167000
Reported
Oct 24, 1988
Vehicles
160
Area
Steering

The problem

Nuts that retain the steering and tie rod arms may crack while tightening, due to a deep bar defect.

The risk

Steering capabilities could be adversely affected.

The fix

Replace the steering lever nuts. If nuts are cracked, mounting studs will also be replaced.

Contacts

System: steering lever nuts.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain gkn steering axles.

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 88V167000.
  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
1988 Freightliner Freightliner110F

Questions

Is the 88V167000 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 88V167000?

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 88V167000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 24, 1988. 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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