Recall 79V143000
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — Walter · reported 11 Jun 1979 · 28 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKET, CLAMPED TO THE FRONT AXLE NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE SPRING, CAN BECOME LOOSE AS A RESULT OF THE 1/2" DIA LOCATING DOWEL SHEARING OFF OR LOOSENING AND FALLING OUT.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKETS AND ATTACHING PARTS AND MACHINE THE AXLE TO ACCOMODATE A LARGER 3/4" DIAMETER DOWEL PIN, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SNOW REMOVAL CHASSIS.SYSTEM: STEERING POWER ASSIST.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CAUSES LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THEVEHICLE REVERTS TO MANUAL STEERING, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL DRIVER EFFORT.DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, LOSS OF POWER STEERING COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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