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1979 STEYR MAGNUM Recall - Campaign #79V168000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1979 STEYR MAGNUM RECALL - #79V168000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION

THE FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT CRADLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SLIDING TUBE DUE TO A WEAK WELD. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT WHEEL COULD ROTATE IN AN UNSTABLE WAY AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT FORK.

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Vehicle 1979 STEYR MAGNUM
Manufacturer STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G.
Manufactured between 6/1/1978 - 2/1/1979
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G.
Owners Notified on 7/19/1979
# Affected 1,334
Recalled for SUSPENSION
Description THE FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT CRADLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SLIDING TUBE DUE TO A WEAK WELD. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT WHEEL COULD ROTATE IN AN UNSTABLE WAY AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT FORK.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT FORK HALVES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPED.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS; SUPPORT CRADLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
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