Freightliner Conventional 1976
Model Conventional made in 1976 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, steering.
Model 1976
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V090000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 01/01/1975 to 06/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 397 | 09/28/1977 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/14/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The cab front mounts may crack and lose their ability to hold the cab firmly to its frame mounts. such a failure could allow the front of the cab to move vertically when encountering rough road surfaces. in extreme situations, the cab could rise to the extent that the lower steering shaft could become disengaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install redesigned left and right hand cab support assemblies and longer, lower steering shafts, at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with integral power steering.system: structure; cab front mounts.consequences of defect: this condition could result in loss of steering controland a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V095000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 01/01/1976 to 01/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 31002 | 01/12/1981 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 07/23/1980 | 08/08/1980 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual ross gear serrated steeringshafts and spicer lower steering column yokes.system: steering; shaft and column yoke.consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of steering controland, possibly, an accident. | |||||||||||||||