FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 1983. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 7, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING

THE PINCH BOLT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR COMPONENT IS OF A SMALLER SIZE THAN SPECIFIED.

NHTSA ID: 83V089000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 328

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY SIZED PINCH BOLT WITH A PROPERLY SIZED ONE IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 23, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT

PROTECTIVE SLEEVES THAT COVER THE LAP BELTS IN THE AREA OF SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT PAN WERE OMITTED. SEAT BELTS MAY FAIL DURING A COLLISION. BELTS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 83V015000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LAP BELTS WITH BELTS HAVING A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE PORTION OF THE WEBBING ALONG THE SIDES OF THE SEAT CUSION AND FRAME.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 23, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN

THE LEFT BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER AND THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY INTERFERE WITH EACH OTHER DURING A SHARP RIGHT TURN WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. THE INTERFERENCE MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING LINKAGE OR THE AIR CHAMBER PUSH ROD IN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE, DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

NHTSA ID: 83V014000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 10

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL MODIFY PLACEMENT OF THE LEFT HAND BRAKE AIR CHAMBER AT NO COST TO OWNER. THE MODIFICATION WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY INSTALLING NEW BRAKE CAMSHAFT MOUNTING BRACKETS AND BACKING PLATES ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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