OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79E012000
Steering:linkages
Reported Jul 2, 1979 · R.H.
Summary
THE PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PITMAN ARM DURING MANUFACTURING. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PITMAN ARM TO WEAR EITHER THE PITMAN ARM SPLINES OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINES.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PITMAN ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARMS, MODEL 392SX3.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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