Duplex Chassis Recall 83V122000: Steering, Linkages, Arm, Idler And Attachment
NHTSA recall 83V122000 · announced November 23, 1983 · filed by Nolan Company · 37 units affected
The problem
THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY SEPARATE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IDLER ARM UNIVERSAL JOINT.
What to do
THE STEERING GEAR WILL BE RELOCATED, ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR THE IDLER ARM AND UNIVERSAL JOINT. THE STEERING ASSEMBLY WILL BE UPGRADED TO THE CURRENT DESIGN.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; IDLER ARM UNIVERSAL JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE MALFUNCTION MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: IT IS ADVISABLE NOT TO OPERATE AFFECTED VEHICLES UNTIL CORRECTIVE REPAIRSARE COMPLETED.
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.