Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #79V085000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V085000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 7,060 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V085000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1979-04-03T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column shaft upper

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 7,060

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 79V085000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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