OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V054000
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Reported Mar 13, 1978 · WALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO.
Summary
THE STEERING BELL CRANK BALL STUDS MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO INADEQUATE MATERIAL STRENGTH IN THE BELL CRANK.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT AXLE STEERING KNUCKLE, THE BELL CRANK, AND BALL STUDS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING BELL CRANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN IMPRECISE CONTROL OFVEHICLE. CONTINUED OPERATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUTWARNING AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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