DIAMOND REO TREND 1971: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 71V014000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND REO | TREND | 1971 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1971-02-01 | 1971-01-03 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: DIAMOND REO TRUCKS, INC.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 247
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
DIAMOND REO BULLETIN NO 87.TRUCK WITH FC 901 FRONT AXLE ANDPOWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THAT DRAG LINKAGE USED IN STEERIN G SYSTEM WAS IMPROPERLYASSEMBLED.THIS MIGHT ALLOW BALL SOCK ET ASSEMBLY AT AXLE END TO LOOSEN ANDBACK-OFF AND ULTIMATELYRESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BYMODIFYING WHE RE NECESSARY.'
