Make : PATHFINDER | Model : QUADRAVAN | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19780801 - 19781201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V041000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19790130 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PATHFINDER EQUIPMENT CO. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PATHFINDER AUTO LAMP CO. | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 510 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING KNUCKLES IN THE STEERING SYSTEMS OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CASTING DEFECT. THIS CASTING DEFECT CAN GREATLY LOWER THE STRENGTH OF THE STEERING KNUCKLES WHEN SUBJECTED TO SHOCK OR LOAD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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