Vehicle recall 89V124000 · July 24, 1989
1978-1989 Freightliner C.O.E.
The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.
- Consequence
- Steering control would be adversely affected withpotential for loss of truck control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.
- Notes
- System:steering gear mounting bracket.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V124000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 24, 1989
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- January 31, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 241
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
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