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NHTSARecalled Apr 5, 1979 · #79V086000

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT:BEARING WHEEL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BECAUSE OF AN IMPROPER STAMPING PROCEDURE DURING MANUFACTURE, DEFECTS EXIST WHICH PREVENT WASHERS FROM ROTATING ON SPINDLE. IF THESE WASHERS ARE NOT REPLACED, AN EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE WILL RESULT, LEADING TO BEARING FAILURE. IN EXTREME CASES THIS CAN RESULT IN SHEARING OF THE FRONT STUB AXLE.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT:BEARING WHEEL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

FRONT STUB AXLE WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

View the official CPSC notice