Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 69V-072 · 1968–1969 Bendix Bendix
BENDIX recall 69V-072 covers 400 1968–1969 Bendix Bendix for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 1969.
Source: NHTSA recall 69V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT CLAMP SECURING STEER- ING COLUMN MAY LOOSEN OR BREAK AND CAUSESTEERING MECHANISM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.(CORRECT BY ADDING ADDITIONAL CLAMPAND BRACKET.) POSSIBILITY THAT WEB BELTS HOLDING SWING-DOWN BUNK OVER DRIVER'SAREA MAY FAIL DUE TO RIVETS PULLING OUT OF WEBBING.IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR BUNKCOULD FALL INTO DRIVER'S AREA.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WEB- BLING, USING RIVETS,AND SEWING THE LOOPS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.