DIAMOND REO 1044C 1971: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 71V156000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND REO | 1044C | 1971 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1971-09-03 | 1971-09-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: DIAMOND REO TRUCKS, INC.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 871
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
WHITE MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 96.EQUIPPED W/FE-970 FRONT AXLE.PO SSIBILITY THATAFTER HITTING A VERY DEEP CHUCK HOLE OR HIGH CU RB HARD, ANGLE OF DRAG LINK MAYBECOME SUCH THAT DRAG LINK BAL L SEAT MAY CONTACT BASE OF FRONT AXLE STEERINGARM BALL STUD. IF SUCH IMPACT OCCURS ENOUGH TIMES, BALL STUD MAY BREAK CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING.'CORRECT BY REPLA CING WHERENECESSARY.'
