Recall 77E004000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 77E004000 · announced March 15, 1977 · Ross Gear · 2,153 units affected

The problem

THE STEERING GEAR MAY LOCK ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DUE TO GEAR TOOTH BREAKAGE DURING A FULL LEFT HAND TURN.

What to do

VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH AN IMPROVED KIT FURNISHED BY THE MANUFACTURER, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS AND BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BOX, HFB70 SERIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

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