Recall
Freightliner Coe — 80V095000
NHTSA ID
80V095000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Coe
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1980-07-23
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
31,002
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING CONTROL SHAFT AND THE INPUT SHAFT ON THE STEERING GEAR BOX MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE YOKE ON THE SHAFT MAY LOOSEN, ALLOWING THE SPLINED SURFACES ON THE YOKE AND SHAFT TO WEAR. CONTINUED OPERATION MAY RESULT IN WEAR AND EVENTUAL ROTATIONAL SLIPPAGE OF THE JOINT.
Remedy
THE YOKE WILL BE REPAIRED OR THE YOKE AND INPUT SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.