1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #79V085000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1978 - 3/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/31/1979 |
| # Affected |
7,060 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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