Vehicle recall 81V116000 · October 1, 1981
1981 Freightliner Freightliner
The knuckle stop nuts are too short, possibly resulting in failure of the nut under heavy steering force.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The knuckle stop nuts are too short, possibly resulting in failure of the nut under heavy steering force. This may allow the wheel to rotate too far to the right or left, permitting the tire to contact other vehicle parts.
- Remedy
- All short knuckle stop nuts will be replaced with longer ones without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with FK-132 front axles and manualsteering.system: steering; knuckle stop nuts.consequences of defect: steering control will be adversely affected and vehicleaccident is possible.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V116000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 1981
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 9, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 131
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Freightliner (1981): 1981
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