Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 77V-123 · 1976–1977 Hendrickson Hendrickson
HENDRICKSON MFG. CO. recall 77V-123 covers 79 1976–1977 Hendrickson Hendrickson for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED USING A STANDARD TYPE NUT TO FASTEN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BACK OFF THE STEERING COLUMN AS A RESULT. THIS WILL ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE COLUMN.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STANDARD NUT WITH A SELF-LOCKING NUT THAT WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.