Grumman Flxible Corp. | NHTSA Recall #79V044000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V044000 by Grumman Flxible Corp.. Includes 1,100 affected units, SUSPENSION:TWIN:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT:RADIUS ARM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A hardened washer required in mounting the upper radius rod bracket to the top of the front axle was omitted during assembly. The omission of the hardened washer could cause a gap up to .063" between the top of the mounting flange and the steering gear assembly. This gap will prevent the specified clamping forces from being applied to the upper radius rod bracket. The inability to correctly clamp the upper radius rod bracket to the axle could cause abnormal stress loads to be applied to the bracket during vehicle operation. Continued operation under these conditions could result in vertical bracket fracture. If complete separation of the bracket occurred, the front axle could shift, causing binding and rubbing of the steering shaft and, eventually, loss of steering control.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace brackets without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V044000

Manufacturer: Grumman Flxible Corp.

Report Received Date: 1979-01-05T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:twin:i-beam:solid:front:radius arm

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A hardened washer required in mounting the upper radius rod bracket to the top of the front axle was omitted during assembly. The omission of the hardened washer could cause a gap up to .063" between the top of the mounting flange and the steering gear assembly. This gap will prevent the specified clamping forces from being applied to the upper radius rod bracket. The inability to correctly clamp the upper radius rod bracket to the axle could cause abnormal stress loads to be applied to the bracket during vehicle operation. Continued operation under these conditions could result in vertical bracket fracture. If complete separation of the bracket occurred, the front axle could shift, causing binding and rubbing of the steering shaft and, eventually, loss of steering control.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace brackets without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 79V044000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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