Vehicle recall 79V071000 · March 13, 1979

1979 Freightliner Freightliner

On certain vehicles, the length of thread engagement in the garrison power steering drag link is less than that specified for this installation.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain vehicles, the length of thread engagement in the garrison power steering drag link is less than that specified for this installation.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the rear half of the drag link assembly with the correct part without charge to owner.
Notes: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V071000
Reported to NHTSA: March 13, 1979
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: July 11, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 89
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 79V071000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Freightliner (1979): 1979

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