1979 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V245000 on 12/13/1979

Component:

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

Manufactured:

05/31/1979 - 09/30/1979

Affected:

6,000

Defect:

The park/run valve in the windshield wiper motor may stick in the park position. an out of balance dimension in the cylinder resulted in an undersized bore which may cause the plunger to stick. therefore, the wiper motor may fail to start.

Correction:

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper motors for conventional models. also, the control valves on the dash will be replaced at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield, wiper, motor.consequences of defect: if the wiper should fail to start, visibility may beseriously impaired and a vehicle accident may result.note: the wiper system may be underpowered and may operate somewhat sluggishly.

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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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