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NHTSARecalled Dec 28, 1979 · #79V275000

SUSPENSION:TWIN:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT:SPRING COIL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 204, "STEERING CONTROL REARWARD DISPLACEMENT". THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE. THIS BRACKET, ALONG WITH THE TAPER LEAF FRONT SPRINGS, ATTACHES THE SPRING SHACKLE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:TWIN:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT:SPRING COIL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN PRODUCTS
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SPRING BRACKET CONTAINING A REINFORCING RIB.

View the official CPSC notice