BALLJOINTS, WHICH CONNECT THE STEERING LINKAGE COMPONENTS TO THE WHEELS
— Recall Campaign #84V089000
BALLJOINTS, WHICH CONNECT THE STEERING LINKAGE COMPONENTS TO THE WHEELS, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND COULD DETACH.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 308 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
84V089000
| Manufacturer: | GRUMMAN CORP. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 14, 1984 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 84V089000 |
| Units affected: | 308 |
- Description:
- BALLJOINTS, WHICH CONNECT THE STEERING LINKAGE COMPONENTS TO THE WHEELS, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND COULD DETACH.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- ANY BALLJOINTS THAT WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WILL BE CORRECTED. (AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BALLJOINT WILL BE HIGHLY VISIBLE).
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS (DELIVERY VANS) EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; BALLJOINTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL COULD COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.