1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #77V231000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
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.
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| Vehicle |
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/7/1978 |
| # Affected |
670 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM BALL STUD WITH A NEW ONE, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, DRUM
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1978 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
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