NHTSA Recall 80V095000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V095000; Date: Jul. 23, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Freightliner COE; 1977 Freightliner COE; 1978 Freightliner COE; 1979 Freightliner COE; 1976 Freightliner Conventional; 1977 Freightliner Conventional; 1978 Freightliner Conventional; 1979 Freightliner Conventional
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 31,002
Recall Summary:
On involved vehicles, the connection between the steering control shaft and the input shaft on the steering gear box may be defective. The yoke on the shaft may loosen, allowing the splined surfaces on the yoke and shaft to wear. Continued operation may result in wear and eventual rotational slippage of the joint.
How to Fix:
The yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual ross gear serrated steeringshafts and spicer lower steering column yokes. System: steering; shaft and column yoke. Consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of steering controland, possibly, an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 12, 1981
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