OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V071000
Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection
Reported Mar 13, 1979 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Summary
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LENGTH OF THREAD ENGAGEMENT IN THE GARRISON POWER STEERING DRAG LINK IS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED FOR THIS INSTALLATION.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE REAR HALF OF THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY WITH THE CORRECT PART WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GARRISON HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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