NHTSA Recall 82V057000
Filed by AM GENERAL LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 1982-06-03. An estimated 3,227 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE COMPLETELY.
What the manufacturer will do
RIGHT AND LEFT SPINDLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRENGTH-IMPROVED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, DELIVERY.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPINDLE FRACTURE COULD RESULT IN FRONT WHEELSEPARATION, POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
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