Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 79V085000
NHTSA ID
79V085000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-04-03
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
7,060
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
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.