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NHTSA recall 79V143000

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Walter N

Reported Jun 11, 197928 vehicles affectedWALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO.Built Oct 1, 1976 – Mar 1, 1979

The defect

The steering cylinder anchor bracket, clamped to the front axle near the right side spring, can become loose as a result of the 1/2" dia locating dowel shearing off or loosening and falling out.

The remedy

The dealer will replace all steering cylinder anchor brackets and attaching parts and machine the axle to accomodate a larger 3/4" diameter dowel pin, at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Walter N
197719781979

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with snow removal chassis.system: steering power assist.consequences of defect: this condition causes loss of power steering and thevehicle reverts to manual steering, requiring additional driver effort.depending on the circumstances, loss of power steering could contribute to avehicle accident.