FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1977: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V090000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CONVENTIONAL | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-09-28 | 1977-06-14 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-01-01 - 1977-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 397
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEALER WILL INSTALL REDESIGNED LEFT AND RIGHT HAND CAB SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES AND LONGER, LOWER STEERING SHAFTS, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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.
