1978 Navistar 1854
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Navistar 1854. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1978 Navistar 1854. Newest first.
Steering gears have no end-of-travel stops. Extreme left and right turns place added loads on the axle steering arm which can cause the arm to loosen and shear mounting studs.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loosening of the steering arm or shearing of themounting studs result in loss of steering control, and a possible vehicleaccident.
Remedy
Install steering arm stop and new studs.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10041405Navistar: steering goes into a shimmy after hitting a bump. Updated 3/20/12.
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