Steering: linkagesRecall 72V-158 · Diamond Reo vehicles
DIAMOND REO TRUCKS, INC. recall 72V-158 covers 28 Diamond Reo vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
DIAMOND REO CAMPAIGN NO 102.MANFD 8-1 1971 THRU 3-16 1972.TRACTOR.POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATIONAL MANEUVERS, UNIVERSAL JOINT ON FRONTAXLE DRIVE BECOMES MISALIGNED AND/OR CONTACTS AXLE HOUSING.CONDITION COULDCAUSE UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILURE, WHICH COULD INTERFERE WITH STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND MAKING NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS.)
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 August 1, 1971 to March 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.