Recall 79E012000: Steering, Linkages

NHTSA recall 79E012000 · announced July 2, 1979 · Rh Sheppard · 228 units affected

The problem

THE PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PITMAN ARM DURING MANUFACTURING. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PITMAN ARM TO WEAR EITHER THE PITMAN ARM SPLINES OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINES.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PITMAN ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARMS, MODEL 392SX3.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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