| Make : STEYR | Model : MK II | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19780601 - 19790201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V168000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790719 | Date Received by ODI: 19790709 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1334 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT CRADLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SLIDING TUBE DUE TO A WEAK WELD. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT WHEEL COULD ROTATE IN AN UNSTABLE WAY AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT FORK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT FORK HALVES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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