NHTSA Recall 79V085000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V085000; Date: Apr. 3, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Freightliner Freightliner; 1979 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 7,060
Recall Summary:
On some vehicles, the lower steering drive shaft rubs against the steering boot retainer spring. This chafing can wear a groove into the drive shaft which can eventually lead to a separation of the tube.
How to Fix:
The hole in the cab floor will be enlarged and a larger spring will replace present spring. Repairs will be done at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks, cab over engine models equipped with"stretch cabs". System: steering; boot retainer spring. Consequences of defect: this would cause a loss of steering control and,possibly, an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 1979
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