| Make : WALTER | Model : N | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19761001 - 19790301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V143000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19790611 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 28 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKET, CLAMPED TO THE FRONT AXLE NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE SPRING, CAN BECOME LOOSE AS A RESULT OF THE 1/2" DIA LOCATING DOWEL SHEARING OFF OR LOOSENING AND FALLING OUT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKETS AND ATTACHING PARTS AND MACHINE THE AXLE TO ACCOMODATE A LARGER 3/4" DIAMETER DOWEL PIN, AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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