STEYR MAGNUM 1978: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V168000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STEYR | MAGNUM | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-07-19 | 1979-07-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-06-01 - 1979-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G.
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1334
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT CRADLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SLIDING TUBE DUE TO A WEAK WELD. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT WHEEL COULD ROTATE IN AN UNSTABLE WAY AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT FORK.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT FORK HALVES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPED.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS; SUPPORT CRADLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
