1978 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 STEYR MAGNUM |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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