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NHTSARecalled Sep 20, 1977 · #77V155000

STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE PINCH BOLT THAT CLAMPS THE STEERING SHAFT YOKE TO THE INPUT SHAFT ON THE GEARING BOX MAY BE LOOSE. THE SPLINED SURFACES ON THE YOKE AND SHAFT COULD WEAR AS A RESULT. CONTINUED USAGE COULD CAUSE SEVERE WEAR AND EVENTUAL SLIPPAGE OF THE JOINT.

Product details

Product
STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING PINCH BOLT AND NUT WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE. TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE BOLT, DEALER WILL ELIMINATE THE RUBBER BOOT AND REPLACE THE METAL DIRT GUARD WITH A RUBBER PROTECTIVE COVER.

View the official CPSC notice