BAYTRONIC MINI VAN 1974: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 75V147000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BAYTRONIC | MINI VAN | 1974 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1975-08-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: BOYERTOWN AUTO BODY WORKS
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 121
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
BOYERTOWN CAMPAIGN NO N/A.ELECTRIC-BATTERY POWERED 1/2 TON MINIVAN.POSSIBILITY ON THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE SPINDLES COULDFRACTURE AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH INWARD FROM THE INNER THREADED AREAWHERE THE SMALL DIAMETER SHAFT IS BLENDED INTO LARGER PORTION OF SHAFT.IFTHIS CONDITION OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL DUE TOSEPARATION OF WHEEL FROM SPINDLE.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH ANIMPROVED DESIGN FRONT AXLE SPINDLES'.
