Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 24, 1989. It covers about 241 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 89V124000
Reported: Jul 24, 1989
Vehicles: 241
Area: Steering

The problem

The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.

The risk

Steering control would be adversely affected withpotential for loss of truck control and an accident.

The fix

Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.

Contacts

System: steering gear mounting bracket.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V124000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1978 Freightliner Coe	2	B
1979 Freightliner Coe	4	C
1980 Freightliner Coe	4	C
1981 Freightliner Coe	4	C
1982 Freightliner Coe	6	D
1983 Freightliner Coe	6	D
1984 Freightliner Coe	5	C
1985 Freightliner Coe	6	D
1986 Freightliner Coe	5	C
1987 Freightliner Coe	4	C
1988 Freightliner Coe	2	B
1989 Freightliner Coe	1	A

Questions

Is the 89V124000 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 89V124000?

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 89V124000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on July 24, 1989. 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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