NHTSA Recall 81V044000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V044000; Date: Apr. 1, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Autocar Autocar
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 631
Recall Summary:
The ball stud nuts used to fasten the drag link ball stud ends to the pitman arm and steering arm may not have been sufficiently tightened on some vehicles. If the nuts are not securely fastened the ball stud could prematurely fail and drag link would become loose.
How to Fix:
The ball stud nuts will be checked and, if necessary, will be securely fastened free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: steering; drag link ball stud attaching nuts. Consequences of defect: the ball stud could break, resulting in a loss ofvehicle control and potential for an accident. Note: if the vehicle tends to wander or steering seems erratic, a loose draglink may be present.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 1981
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