OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78E023000
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Reported Aug 15, 1978 · AIR-O-MATIC PWR STRNG CO
Summary
THE POWER CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. SHOULD THESE BRACKETS FAIL, POWER STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION WOULD BE LOST.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
MANUFACTURER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE POWER CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKETS WITH A STRENGTHENED TYPE.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER CYLINDER, MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH MANUAL STEERING FUNCTION WOULD REMAIN, SUDDENLOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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