Recalls › 80E019000

NHTSA recall 80E019000 · Equipment

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power assist system

Reported Sep 5, 198036,558 vehicles affectedDANA CORPORATIONBuilt Sep 1, 1977 – Jul 1, 1980

The defect

The drag link adaptor threads may undergo abnormal wear due to improper connection of the adaptor to the power steering valve housing.

The remedy

Upon inspection, power steering valves will be retorqued and any necessary parts will be installed without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle category: heavy trucks.system: steering; power steering valve.consequences of defect: the drag link adaptor may disengage from the valvehousing, resulting in a loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident.note: prior to the failure, the vehicle operator should receive a warning inthe form of road wandering, unresponsive steering return and darting.