NHTSA recall 79V168000
Suspension
Steyr Magnum and 1 more
Reported Jul 9, 19791,334 vehicles affectedSTEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G.Built Jun 1, 1978 – Feb 1, 1979
The defect
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.
The remedy
The dealer will replace the right and left fork halves on all involved vehicles at no cost to owner.