NHTSA Recall 79V174000
Filed by SEAGRAVE FIRE APP., INC.. Component: Steering. Reported 1979-07-17. An estimated 27 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE THREADS ON THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY AND BALL STUD AND SOCKET MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE DRAG LINK AND BALL STUDAND SOCKET ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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