Driveline: universal jointRecall 72V-260 · 1971–1972 Riteway 6811
RITE-WAY, INC. OF INDIANA recall 72V-260 covers 43 1971–1972 Riteway 6811 for a driveline: universal joint problem, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V260000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
RITEWAY CAMPAIGN NO N/A.EQUIPPED WITH FS1800 AXLE.POSSIBILITY THAT UNDERCERTAIN OPERATIONAL MANEUVERS UNIVERSAL JOINT ON FRONT AXLE DRIVE MAY BECOMEMISALIGNED AND/OR CONTACT AXLE HOUSING.CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNIVERSAL JOINTFAILURE, WHICH COULD INTERFERE WITH STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND MAKING NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS WHERE NECESSARY.)
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, 1971 to May 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.