Daf Trucks 95 Series: Steering Drag Link And Track Rod Ball Joint Clamp Bolts May Loosen And Affect The Directional Control Of The Vehicle
Recall Summary DAF Trucks is recalling 484 vehicles from their 95, 75, 65, and 85 series models because nuts on the steering drag link and track rod ball joint clamps may not have been properly treated during manufacturing. These nuts could loosen over time, potentially affecting steering control. The remedy is to replace the affected nuts and bolts with correct versions.
- Recalling firm
- DAF TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: DAF TRUCKS 95 SERIES, DAF TRUCKS 75 SERIES, DAF TRUCKS 65 SERIES, DAF TRUCKS 85 SERIES. Units affected: 484
- Reason
- The nuts securing the drag link and track rod ball joint clamps may not have been pre-treated. As a result the tightness torque could be too low and the nuts could loosen which in extreme cases could lead to loss of steering. Remedy: Replace suspect nuts/bolts with correct version.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1999-04-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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