1976 FREIGHTLINER WHITE FREIGHTLINER Recall

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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