Recall 78E023000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist System

NHTSA recall 78E023000 · announced August 15, 1978 · Air O Matic · 489 units affected

The problem

THE POWER CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. SHOULD THESE BRACKETS FAIL, POWER STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION WOULD BE LOST.

What to do

MANUFACTURER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE POWER CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKETS WITH A STRENGTHENED TYPE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER CYLINDER, MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH MANUAL STEERING FUNCTION WOULD REMAIN, SUDDENLOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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