1977 Freightliner Conventional
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1977 Freightliner Conventional. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1977 Freightliner Conventional. Newest first.
On involved vehicles, the connection between the steering control shaft and the input shaft on the steering gear box may be defective. The yoke on the shaft may loosen, allowing the splined surfaces on the yoke and shaft to wear. Continued operation may result in wear and eventual rotational slippage of the joint.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.
The cab front mounts may crack and lose their ability to hold the cab firmly to its frame mounts. Such a failure could allow the front of the cab to move vertically when encountering rough road surfaces. In extreme situations, the cab could rise to the extent that the lower steering shaft could become disengaged.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install redesigned left and right hand cab support assemblies and longer, lower steering shafts, at no cost to owner.
Every Freightliner Conventional model year
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