Walter Recall 79V143000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist System

NHTSA recall 79V143000 · announced June 11, 1979 · filed by Walter Motor Truck Co. · 28 units affected

The problem

THE STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKET, CLAMPED TO THE FRONT AXLE NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE SPRING, CAN BECOME LOOSE AS A RESULT OF THE 1/2" DIA LOCATING DOWEL SHEARING OFF OR LOOSENING AND FALLING OUT.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKETS AND ATTACHING PARTS AND MACHINE THE AXLE TO ACCOMODATE A LARGER 3/4" DIAMETER DOWEL PIN, AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SNOW REMOVAL CHASSIS.SYSTEM: STEERING POWER ASSIST.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CAUSES LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THEVEHICLE REVERTS TO MANUAL STEERING, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL DRIVER EFFORT.DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, LOSS OF POWER STEERING COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Walter N
• 1978 Walter N
• 1979 Walter N

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