Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 77V155000
NHTSA ID
77V155000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1976
Recall Date
1977-09-20
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
15,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE PINCH BOLT THAT CLAMPS THE STEERING SHAFT YOKE TO THE INPUT SHAFT ON THE GEARING BOX MAY BE LOOSE. THE SPLINED SURFACES ON THE YOKE AND SHAFT COULD WEAR AS A RESULT. CONTINUED USAGE COULD CAUSE SEVERE WEAR AND EVENTUAL SLIPPAGE OF THE JOINT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING PINCH BOLT AND NUT WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE. TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE BOLT, DEALER WILL ELIMINATE THE RUBBER BOOT AND REPLACE THE METAL DIRT GUARD WITH A RUBBER PROTECTIVE COVER.