- The problem
- On 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.
- The fix
- The yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Freightliner Conventional have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 1980 for the steering wheel / handle bar.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Freightliner Conventional recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1978 Freightliner Conventional yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional yearsQuestions about the 1978 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 1978 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Freightliner Conventional: steering wheel / handle bar (July 1980). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Freightliner Conventional had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Freightliner Conventional year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner Conventional years have the most complaints?
2000 (12), 1999 (11), 1995 (7). See every Freightliner Conventional year compared.
What should I do if my 1978 Freightliner Conventional has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data