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NHTSA recall 77V155000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Freightliner Freightliner

Reported Sep 20, 197715,000 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.

The defect

On the involved vehicles, the pinch bolt that clamps the steering shaft yoke to the input shaft on the gearing box may be loose. The splined surfaces on the yoke and shaft could wear as a result. Continued usage could cause severe wear and eventual slippage of the joint.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the existing pinch bolt and nut with an improved type. To improve access to the bolt, dealer will eliminate the rubber boot and replace the metal dirt guard with a rubber protective cover.

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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Freightliner
19761977

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering shaft yoke to input shaft bolt.consequenes of defect: joint slippage can cause loss of steering controlwithout warning and an accident could result.note: looseness will be indicated by free play at the steering wheel.