| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FREIGHTLINER | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19780501 - 19790301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V085000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790531 | Date Received by ODI: 19790403 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7060 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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