Vehicle recall 89V083000 · May 19, 1989

1988-1989 Freightliner Freightliner

There may be excessive torquing of the lower steering column pinch bolts.

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

Summary: There may be excessive torquing of the lower steering column pinch bolts.
Consequence: Bolts could fracture, adversely affecting steeringcontrol which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace suspect pinch bolts.
Notes: System: lower steering column pinch bolts.vehicle description: high cab over engine and long conventional trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V083000
Reported to NHTSA: May 19, 1989
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: May 26, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 9,832
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 89V083000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner Freightliner (1988-1989): 1989, 1988

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