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Transport Canada Vehicles

1988 Freightliner Conventional Recall

Issued August 17, 1988
Issue
Hazard description
INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE TRW ROSS TAS65 STEERING GEAR MECHANISM CAN OCCUR SUCH THAT THE GEAR BINDS AND/OR IS UNABLE TO TRANSMIT TORQUE BETWEEN THE INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFT. THIS WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: STEERING GEAR BOX WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL