CHECKER A12W8M 1970: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 70V037000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHECKER | A12W8M | 1970 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1970-03-11 | 1970-04-13 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1969-10-01 - 1970-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: CHECKER MOTORS CORP.
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 782
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT PITMAN ARM NUT WAS INADEQUATELY TORQUED.LOOSE NUT COULDRESULT IN ERRATIC STEERING CONTROL.LOSS OF NUT WOULD RESULT IN PITMAN ARMBECOMING DIS- ENGAGED CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BYPROP- ERLY TORQUING NUT.PROPER TORQUE NOT LESS THAN 120, NOR MORE THAN 160FOOT-POUNDS.'
