NHTSA Recall 76V174000
NHTSA Campaign Id 76V174000; Date: Nov. 2, 1976
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Freightliner Freightliner; 1976 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 239
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Freightliner campaign no FL-0046. White-freightliner conventional modeltrucks. Possibility that the pinch bolt that clamps pitman arm to steeringgear shaft is smaller in size than recommended. It is possible bolts could beovertightened and stretched or not tightened enough. Either of thesesituations could result in looseness in the armshaft connections. Loss ofsteering control could result in stripping of splines with vehicle crash. (correct by inspecting and replacing bolt with proper size bolts). Heavy truck.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 1976
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