Gear box: shaft pitmanRecall 70V-037 · 1969–1970 Checker A12W8m
CHECKER MOTORS CORP. recall 70V-037 covers 782 1969–1970 Checker A12W8m for a gear box: shaft pitman problem, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 1970.
Source: NHTSA recall 70V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT PITMAN ARM NUT WAS INADEQUATELY TORQUED.LOOSE NUT COULDRESULT IN ERRATIC STEERING CONTROL.LOSS OF NUT WOULD RESULT IN PITMAN ARMBECOMING DIS- ENGAGED CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BYPROP- ERLY TORQUING NUT.PROPER TORQUE NOT LESS THAN 120, NOR MORE THAN 160FOOT-POUNDS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1969 to February 1, 1970. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.