WALTER N 1977: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V143000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WALTER | N | 1977 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1979-06-11 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1976-10-01 - 1979-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: WALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO.
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKET, CLAMPED TO THE FRONT AXLE NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE SPRING, CAN BECOME LOOSE AS A RESULT OF THE 1/2" DIA LOCATING DOWEL SHEARING OFF OR LOOSENING AND FALLING OUT.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKETS AND ATTACHING PARTS AND MACHINE THE AXLE TO ACCOMODATE A LARGER 3/4" DIAMETER DOWEL PIN, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SNOW REMOVAL CHASSIS.SYSTEM: STEERING POWER ASSIST.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CAUSES LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THEVEHICLE REVERTS TO MANUAL STEERING, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL DRIVER EFFORT.DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, LOSS OF POWER STEERING COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
