FWD B4 1973: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V216000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FWD | B4 | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-10-16 | 1973-11-08 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1973-06-01 - 1973-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FWD CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 232
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FWD CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER SHAFT STUD BEARING ASSEMBLY OFSTEERING GEAR WAS ASSEMBLED WITH A SOFT BEARING RETAINER WASHER RATHER THAN AHARDENED WASHER.THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW BEARING MOVEMENT AND CAUSE LEVERSHAFT STUD TO FALL OUT COMPLETELY OR MOVE AND JAM THE CAM SHAFT RESULTING INLOSS OF CONTROL OR LOSS OF STEERING IN ONE DIRECTION.'CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND INSTALLING IMPROVED WASHERS WHERE NECESSARY'.
