NHTSA Recall 79V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V071000; Date: Mar. 13, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 89
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, the length of thread engagement in the garrison power steering drag link is less than that specified for this installation.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the rear half of the drag link assembly with the correct part without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with garrison hydraulic power steering. System: steering; drag link assembly. Consequences of defect: this condition could result in a loss of steeringcontrol and a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 11, 1979
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