Vehicle recall 88V167000 · October 24, 1988

1988 Freightliner Freightliner

Nuts that retain the steering and tie rod arms may crack while tightening, due to a deep bar defect.

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

Summary: Nuts that retain the steering and tie rod arms may crack while tightening, due to a deep bar defect.
Consequence: Steering capabilities could be adversely affected.
Remedy: Replace the steering lever nuts. If nuts are cracked, mounting studs will also be replaced.
Notes: System: steering lever nuts.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain gkn steering axles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V167000
Reported to NHTSA: October 24, 1988
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: January 30, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 160
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages

Recall 88V167000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner Freightliner (1988): 1988

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