Vehicle recall 83V089000 · September 7, 1983

1982-1983 Freightliner Conventional

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

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The pinch bolt installed on the steering gear component is of a smaller size than specified.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the incorrectly sized pinch bolt with a properly sized one if necessary.
Notes: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V089000
Reported to NHTSA: September 7, 1983
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: October 28, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 328
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 83V089000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Freightliner Conventional (1982-1983): 1983, 1982

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