NHTSA Recall 77V231000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V231000; Date: Dec. 27, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1970 Freightliner Freightliner; 1971 Freightliner Freightliner; 1972 Freightliner Freightliner; 1973 Freightliner Freightliner; 1974 Freightliner Freightliner; 1975 Freightliner Freightliner; 1976 Freightliner Freightliner; 1977 Freightliner Freightliner; 1978 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 670
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles contain defective ball studs that were improperly heat-treated and thus contain cracks. These studs, located in the pitman arm, could eventually fracture in the threaded portion under the retaining nut.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the defective pitman arm ball stud with a new one, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: steering; ball stud. Consequences of defect: loss of steering control could result, causing loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 7, 1978
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