| Make : FMC | Model : FMC | Year : 1974 |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V168000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19781101 | Date Received by ODI: 19771010 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FMC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FMC CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1050 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE FOUR STEERING CONTROL TUBES IN THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE DUE TO LOW MATERIAL STRENGTH. SHOULD THIS FAILURE OCCUR, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE SERIOUSLY LIMITED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED STEERING CONTROL TUBES OF HIGHER MATERIAL STRENGTH AND INCREASED WALL THICKNESS, WITHOUT CHARGE 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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