THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO
— Recall Campaign #79V275000
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 204, "STEERING CONTROL REARWARD DISPLACEMENT". THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE. THIS BRACKET, ALONG WITH THE TAPER LEAF FRONT SPRINGS, ATTACHES THE SPRING SHACKLE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 9,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V275000
| Manufacturer: | WESTERN PRODUCTS |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 28, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V275000 |
| Units affected: | 9,000 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 204, "STEERING CONTROL REARWARD DISPLACEMENT". THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE. THIS BRACKET, ALONG WITH THE TAPER LEAF FRONT SPRINGS, ATTACHES THE SPRING SHACKLE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SPRING BRACKET CONTAINING A REINFORCING RIB.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE BRACKET BREAK, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BEIMPAIRED. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.