Freightliner Conventional 1979

Model Conventional made in 1979 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, visibility.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
80V095000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 01/01/1976 to 01/01/1979V (Vehicle)3100201/12/1981MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/23/198008/08/1980
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThe yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.
NotesVehicle 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.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
79V245000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 06/01/1979 to 10/01/1979V (Vehicle)600001/15/1980MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/06/197912/14/1979
Defect SummaryThe park/run valve in the windshield wiper motor may stick in the park position. an out of balance dimension in the cylinder resulted in an undersized bore which may cause the plunger to stick. therefore, the wiper motor may fail to start.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper motors for conventional models. also, the control valves on the dash will be replaced at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield, wiper, motor.consequences of defect: if the wiper should fail to start, visibility may beseriously impaired and a vehicle accident may result.note: the wiper system may be underpowered and may operate somewhat sluggishly.