NHTSA Recall 79V044000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V044000; Date: Jan. 5, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Flxible 35096; 1977 Flxible 35096; 1978 Flxible 35096; 1976 Flxible 45096; 1977 Flxible 45096; 1978 Flxible 45096; 1976 Flxible 53096; 1977 Flxible 53096; 1978 Flxible 53096
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,100
Recall Summary:
A hardened washer required in mounting the upper radius rod bracket to the top of the front axle was omitted during assembly. The omission of the hardened washer could cause a gap up to . 063" between the top of the mounting flange and the steering gear assembly. This gap will prevent the specified clamping forces from being applied to the upper radius rod bracket. The inability to correctly clamp the upper radius rod bracket to the axle could cause abnormal stress loads to be applied to the bracket during vehicle operation. Continued operation under these conditions could result in vertical bracket fracture. If complete separation of the bracket occurred, the front axle could shift, causing binding and rubbing of the steering shaft and, eventually, loss of steering control.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace brackets without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: buses. System: suspension; axle radius rod. Consequences of defect: loss of steering control could result in a vehicleaccident and serious personal injuries.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 23, 1979
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