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NHTSARecalled Feb 26, 1980 · #80V018000

STEERING:UNKNOWN TYPE:GEAR BOX

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

A HIGH STRESS CRACK MAY EXIST ON THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL ON THE FORWARD CONTROL CHASSIS, IN THE REGION OF THE FRONT LEFT-HAND HANGER. IN ADDITION, THE KEY BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR BOX OUTPUT SHAFT AND THE UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY BE LOOSE.

Product details

Product
STEERING:UNKNOWN TYPE:GEAR BOX
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

A REINFORCEMENT REPAIR KIT WILL BE INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE HIGH STRESS CRACK PROBLEM. A HIGH STRENGTH BOLT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO MODIFY THE GEAR BOX OUTPUT SHAFT.

View the official CPSC notice