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NHTSA recall 79V085000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Freightliner Freightliner

Reported Apr 3, 19797,060 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.Built May 1, 1978 – Mar 1, 1979

The defect

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.

The 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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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Freightliner
19781979

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.