Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #77V231000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V231000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 670 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:OTHER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles contain defective ball studs that were improperly heat-treated and thus contain cracks. These studs, located in the pitman arm, could eventually fracture in the threaded portion under the retaining nut.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the defective pitman arm ball stud with a new one, without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V231000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1977-12-27T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:other

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 670

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles contain defective ball studs that were improperly heat-treated and thus contain cracks. These studs, located in the pitman arm, could eventually fracture in the threaded portion under the retaining nut.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace the defective pitman arm ball stud with a new one, without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-frez-vgzy-55ij

NHTSA ID: 77V231000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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