NHTSA Recall 73V098000

NHTSA Campaign Id 73V098000; Date: May. 1, 1973

Recalled Vehicles:

1972 Flxible 111ccd061;  1972 Flxible 111cdd061;  1973 Flxible 111cdd061;  1973 Flxible 111dcd061;  1972 Flxible 111ddd051;  1973 Flxible 111ddd051

Component: Steering:linkages

Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.

Affected Units:: 809

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Flxible campaign no 79-7-5. Possibility that due to improper manufacture, thesplines in steering gear end of pitman arm are oversize. This condition causeslockwasher and nut to bottom on splined shoulder of steering gear pitman shaftbefore pitman arm is tight. A loosepitman arm causes a "mushy" steeringreaction and eventually will result in loss of steering control. (correct byinspecting and replacing pitman arm where necessary. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 16, 1973

Also see:

All recalls of Flxible vehicles.

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