Vehicle recall 84V161000 · December 13, 1984

1980-1982 Freightliner C.O.E.

Some drag link parts can separate from the assembly which connects steering gear pitman arm to the front axle steering arm.

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

Summary: Some drag link parts can separate from the assembly which connects steering gear pitman arm to the front axle steering arm.
Remedy: Immediate replacement of defective drag links with an improved version, without cost to the owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: trucks; cab-over-engine, equipped with power steeringsystem.system: steering; drag link assembly.consequences of defect: this separation may occur without prior warning and mayresult in loss of steering control and possible vehicle crash.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V161000
Reported to NHTSA: December 13, 1984
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: December 26, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 10,938
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 84V161000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner C.O.E. (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980

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