OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V174000
Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection
Reported Jul 17, 1979 · FWD CORPORATION
Summary
UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE THREADS ON THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY AND BALL STUD AND SOCKET MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE DRAG LINK AND BALL STUDAND SOCKET ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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