Vehicle recall 86V106000 · August 5, 1986

1985 Freightliner Conventional

Steering column mounting bolts may be absent, leaving only the knee pad to hold the steering wheel and column in place.

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

Summary: Steering column mounting bolts may be absent, leaving only the knee pad to hold the steering wheel and column in place. Consequence of defect: under certain driving conditions, knee pad attaching bolts may not be sufficient, allowing the steering column and wheel to come loose while the truck is being driven. This could result in loss of control and an accident.
Remedy: Install clamps and bolts, if missing, or check existing bolts for tightness.
Notes: System: steering column mounting. Vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V106000
Reported to NHTSA: August 5, 1986
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: September 11, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 78
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 86V106000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Conventional (1985): 1985

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