AMERICAN MOTORS AMBASSADOR 1969: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 68V125000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
AMERICAN MOTORS | AMBASSADOR | 1969 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1968-11-22 | 1968-12-02 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16969
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY PITMAN OR IDLER ARM STUDS MAY BREAK UNDER CERTAIN STRESS CONDITIONS.THIS STRESS CAN BE EX- PECTED PRINCIPALLY WHILE CAR IS BEING PARKED OR IS MOVING SLOWLY, PARTICULARLY WHEN PRESSURE IS BEING APPLIED TO BALLSTUD BY MOVEMENT OF A WHEEL OR STEERING GEAR.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS WITH 'CAP' TRADEMARK.'