Recalls for your 1979 Freightliner Conventional

Recalls for 1979 Freightliner Conventional

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DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR


Posted on: 1979-12-14
Description
The park/run valve in the windshield wiper motor may stick in the park position.  An out of balance dimension in the cylinder resulted in an undersized bore which may cause the plunger to stick.  Therefore, the wiper motor may fail to start.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper motors for conventional models.  Also, the control valves on the dash will be replaced at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield, wiper, motor.consequences of defect: if the wiper should fail to start, visibility may beseriously impaired and a vehicle accident may result.note: the wiper system may be underpowered and may operate somewhat sluggishly.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1980-08-08
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual ross gear serrated steeringshafts and spicer lower steering column yokes.system: steering; shaft and column yoke.consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of steering controland, possibly, an accident.