Vehicle recall 77V155000 · September 20, 1977
1976-1977 Freightliner Freightliner
On the involved vehicles, the pinch bolt that clamps the steering shaft yoke to the input shaft on the gearing box may be loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering shaft yoke to input shaft bolt.consequenes of defect: joint slippage can cause loss of steering controlwithout warning and an accident could result.note: looseness will be indicated by free play at the steering wheel.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V155000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 20, 1977
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- January 4, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Freightliner (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
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