NHTSA Recall 77V155000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V155000; Date: Sep. 20, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Freightliner Freightliner; 1977 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 15,000
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the pinch bolt that clamps the steering shaft yoke to the input shaft on the gearing box may be loose. The splined surfaces on the yoke and shaft could wear as a result. Continued usage could cause severe wear and eventual slippage of the joint.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the existing pinch bolt and nut with an improved type. To improve access to the bolt, dealer will eliminate the rubber boot and replace the metal dirt guard with a rubber protective cover.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: steering; steering shaft yoke to input shaft bolt. Consequenes of defect: joint slippage can cause loss of steering controlwithout warning and an accident could result. Note: looseness will be indicated by free play at the steering wheel.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 4, 1978
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