| Make : FMC | Model : FMC | Year : 1973 |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V112000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19770618 | Date Received by ODI: 19770721 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FMC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FMC CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 365 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE RUBBER CAPS ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY DETERIORATE. SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, FLUIDS FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM COULD BECOME LOST. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF FLUID MAY CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW CAPS THAT ARE HIGHLY RESISTANT TO OIL DETERIORATION, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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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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