OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

97E031000

Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment

Reported Sep 15, 1997 · MARMON HERRINGTON

Summary

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FRONT STEERING DRIVE AXLES. THE STEERING ARMS WHICH CONNECT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AND MAINTAIN WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, ARE BENT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND POSSIBLE CONTACT OF THE TIE ROD CONNECTION WITH THE WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS.

Notes

MARMON-HERRINGTON IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR CARRARO.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MARMON-HERRINGTON AT 1-800-227-0727.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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