1976 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recalls (2)

Campaign:

77V090000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Latches/locks/linkages

Manufactured:

12/31/1974 - 05/31/1977

Affected:

397

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Dealer will install redesigned left and right hand cab support assemblies and longer, lower steering shafts, at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with integral power steering.system: structure; cab front mounts.consequences of defect: this condition could result in loss of steering controland a vehicle accident.

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Campaign:

80V095000 on 08/07/1980

Component:

Steering:wheel and handle bar

Manufactured:

12/31/1975 - 12/31/1978

Affected:

31,002

Defect:

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.

Correction:

The yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual ross gear serrated steeringshafts and spicer lower steering column yokes.system: steering; shaft and column yoke.consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of steering controland, possibly, an accident.

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