Pathfinder Recall 79V041000: Steering, Linkages, Knuckle, Spindle, Arm
NHTSA recall 79V041000 · announced January 30, 1979 · filed by Pathfinder Equipment Co. · 510 units affected
The problem
THE STEERING KNUCKLES IN THE STEERING SYSTEMS OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CASTING DEFECT. THIS CASTING DEFECT CAN GREATLY LOWER THE STRENGTH OF THE STEERING KNUCKLES WHEN SUBJECTED TO SHOCK OR LOAD.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; KNUCKLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE STEERING KNUCKLES MAY FAIL UNDER LOAD, CAUSINGCOMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AVEHICLE 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.