NHTSA Recall 73V216000
NHTSA Campaign Id 73V216000; Date: Nov. 8, 1973
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 FWD B4; 1973 FWD CB; 1973 FWD CC; 1973 FWD Crane Carrier; 1973 FWD KRB; 1973 FWD LB6; 1973 FWD RB; 1973 Seagrave PA; 1973 Seagrave PB; 1973 Seagrave PC; 1973 Seagrave PS; 1973 Seagrave PT; 1973 Seagrave PX; 1973 Seagrave SR; 1973 Seagrave SS
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Fwd Corporation
Affected Units:: 232
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Fwd campaign no n/a. Possibility that the lever shaft stud bearing assembly ofsteering gear was assembled with a soft bearing retainer washer rather than ahardened washer. This condition could allow bearing movement and cause levershaft stud to fall out completely or move and jam the cam shaft resulting inloss of control or loss of steering in one direction. (correct by inspectingand installing improved washers where necessary).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 16, 1973
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