FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1973: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V231000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-06-07 | 1977-12-27 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1979-06-01 - 1980-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 670
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM BALL STUD WITH A NEW ONE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; BALL STUD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT, CAUSING LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
