Recall
Freightliner White Freightliner — 77V090000
NHTSA ID
77V090000
Make
Freightliner
Model
White Freightliner
Years Affected
1976
Recall Date
1977-06-14
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Units Affected
397
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL REDESIGNED LEFT AND RIGHT HAND CAB SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES AND LONGER, LOWER STEERING SHAFTS, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Affected Vehicles
Freightliner White Freightliner
Model Years: 1976