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Safety recall · 76V174000

Steering: shaft pitman Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 2, 1976. It covers about 239 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V174000
Reported
Nov 2, 1976
Vehicles
239
Area
Steering

Contacts

Freightliner campaign no fl-0046. White-freightliner conventional modeltrucks. Possibility that the pinch bolt that clamps pitman arm to steeringgear shaft is smaller in size than recommended. It is possible bolts could beovertightened and stretched or not tightened enough. Either of thesesituations could result in looseness in the armshaft connections. Loss ofsteering control could result in stripping of splines with vehicle crash.(Correct by inspecting and replacing bolt with proper size bolts). Heavy truck.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V174000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1975 Freightliner Freightliner011F
1976 Freightliner Freightliner08D

Questions

Is the 76V174000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V174000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V174000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 2, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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