OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V085000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported Apr 3, 1979 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Summary
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE LOWER STEERING DRIVE SHAFT RUBS AGAINST THE STEERING BOOT RETAINER SPRING. THIS CHAFING CAN WEAR A GROOVE INTO THE DRIVE SHAFT WHICH CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THE TUBE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE HOLE IN THE CAB FLOOR WILL BE ENLARGED AND A LARGER SPRING WILL REPLACE PRESENT SPRING. REPAIRS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS, CAB OVER ENGINE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH"STRETCH CABS".SYSTEM: STEERING; BOOT RETAINER SPRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND,POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.
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