FLXIBLE 111CCD061 1972: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V098000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | 111CCD061 | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-05-16 | 1973-05-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-08-01 - 1973-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 809
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FLXIBLE CAMPAIGN NO 79-7-5.POSSIBILITY THAT DUE TO IMPROPER MANUFACTURE, THESPLINES IN STEERING GEAR END OF PITMAN ARM ARE OVERSIZE.THIS CONDITION CAUSESLOCKWASHER AND NUT TO BOTTOM ON SPLINED SHOULDER OF STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFTBEFORE PITMAN ARM IS TIGHT.A LOOSEPITMAN ARM CAUSES A "MUSHY" STEERINGREACTION AND EVENTUALLY WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING PITMAN ARM WHERE NECESSARY.'
