NHTSA Recall 84V089000
Filed by GRUMMAN CORP.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1984-08-14. An estimated 308 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BALLJOINTS, WHICH CONNECT THE STEERING LINKAGE COMPONENTS TO THE WHEELS, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND COULD DETACH.
What the manufacturer will do
ANY BALLJOINTS THAT WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WILL BE CORRECTED. (AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BALLJOINT WILL BE HIGHLY VISIBLE).
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS (DELIVERY VANS) EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; BALLJOINTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL COULD COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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