Link: connectionRecall 71V-156 · Diamond Reo vehicles
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 71V-156 covers 871 Diamond Reo vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
WHITE MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 96.EQUIPPED W/FE-970 FRONT AXLE.PO SSIBILITY THATAFTER HITTING A VERY DEEP CHUCK HOLE OR HIGH CU RB HARD, ANGLE OF DRAG LINK MAYBECOME SUCH THAT DRAG LINK BAL L SEAT MAY CONTACT BASE OF FRONT AXLE STEERINGARM BALL STUD. IF SUCH IMPACT OCCURS ENOUGH TIMES, BALL STUD MAY BREAK CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING.(CORRECT BY REPLA CING WHERENECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.