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NHTSA recall 78E023000 · Equipment

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Reported Aug 15, 1978489 vehicles affectedAIR-O-MATIC PWR STRNG CO

The defect

The power cylinder mounting brackets may be subject to fatigue fracture. Should these brackets fail, power steering assist function would be lost.

The remedy

Manufacturer will inspect and, if necessary, replace power cylinder mounting brackets with a strengthened type.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: steering; power cylinder, mounting brackets.consequences of defect: although manual steering function would remain, suddenloss of power steering without warning could contribute to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

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