Make : HENDRICKSON | Model : HENDRICKSON | Year : 1976 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V123000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19770808 | Date Received by ODI: 19770815 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: HENDRICKSON MFG. CO. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HENDRICKSON MFG. CO. | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 79 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED USING A STANDARD TYPE NUT TO FASTEN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BACK OFF THE STEERING COLUMN AS A RESULT. THIS WILL ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE COLUMN. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STANDARD NUT WITH A SELF-LOCKING NUT THAT WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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