Fwd and Seagrave Recall 73V216000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 73V216000 · announced November 8, 1973 · filed by Fwd Corporation · 232 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

FWD CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER SHAFT STUD BEARING ASSEMBLY OFSTEERING GEAR WAS ASSEMBLED WITH A SOFT BEARING RETAINER WASHER RATHER THAN AHARDENED WASHER.THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW BEARING MOVEMENT AND CAUSE LEVERSHAFT STUD TO FALL OUT COMPLETELY OR MOVE AND JAM THE CAM SHAFT RESULTING INLOSS OF CONTROL OR LOSS OF STEERING IN ONE DIRECTION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND INSTALLING IMPROVED WASHERS WHERE NECESSARY).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1973 Fwd B4
• 1973 Fwd Cb
• 1973 Fwd Cc
• 1973 Fwd Crane Carrier
• 1973 Fwd Krb
• 1973 Fwd Lb6
• 1973 Fwd Rb
• 1973 Seagrave Pa
• 1973 Seagrave Pb
• 1973 Seagrave Pc
• 1973 Seagrave Ps
• 1973 Seagrave Pt
• 1973 Seagrave Px
• 1973 Seagrave Sr
• 1973 Seagrave Ss

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.