FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1979: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V071000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | UNSPECIFIED | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-07-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-09-01 - 1979-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 89
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LENGTH OF THREAD ENGAGEMENT IN THE GARRISON POWER STEERING DRAG LINK IS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED FOR THIS INSTALLATION.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE REAR HALF OF THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY WITH THE CORRECT PART WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GARRISON HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
