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NHTSA recall 79V041000

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Pathfinder Quadravan

Reported Jan 30, 1979510 vehicles affectedPATHFINDER EQUIPMENT CO.Built Aug 1, 1978 – Dec 1, 1978

The defect

The steering knuckles in the steering systems of the involved vehicles may contain a casting defect. This casting defect can greatly lower the strength of the steering knuckles when subjected to shock or load.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace any defective steering knuckles at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Pathfinder Quadravan
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: vans.system: steering linkages; knuckles.consequences of defect: the steering knuckles may fail under load, causingcomplete loss of steering control, resulting in loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.