Walter Recall 78V054000: Steering, Linkages, Knuckle, Spindle, Arm
NHTSA recall 78V054000 · announced March 13, 1978 · filed by Walter Motor Truck Co. · 5 units affected
The problem
THE STEERING BELL CRANK BALL STUDS MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO INADEQUATE MATERIAL STRENGTH IN THE BELL CRANK.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT AXLE STEERING KNUCKLE, THE BELL CRANK, AND BALL STUDS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING BELL CRANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN IMPRECISE CONTROL OFVEHICLE. CONTINUED OPERATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUTWARNING AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.