MARMON MC80 9999: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97E031000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MARMON | MC80 | NO YEAR |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1997-09-15 | 1998-02-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: Marmon-Herrington
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 222
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FRONT STEERING DRIVE AXLES. THE STEERING ARMS WHICH CONNECT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AND MAINTAIN WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, ARE BENT.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND POSSIBLE CONTACT OF THE TIE ROD CONNECTION WITH THE WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS.
MARMON-HERRINGTON IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR CARRARO.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MARMON-HERRINGTON AT 1-800-227-0727.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
