Steering: linkagesRecall 73V-098 · Flxible vehicles

GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. recall 73V-098 covers 809 Flxible vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 1973.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8094 models

ReportedMay 1, 1973Owners notified May 16, 1973

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V098000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

FLXIBLE CAMPAIGN NO 79-7-5.POSSIBILITY THAT DUE TO IMPROPER MANUFACTURE, THESPLINES IN STEERING GEAR END OF PITMAN ARM ARE OVERSIZE.THIS CONDITION CAUSESLOCKWASHER AND NUT TO BOTTOM ON SPLINED SHOULDER OF STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFTBEFORE PITMAN ARM IS TIGHT.A LOOSEPITMAN ARM CAUSES A "MUSHY" STEERINGREACTION AND EVENTUALLY WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING PITMAN ARM WHERE NECESSARY.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Flxible 111CCD0611972

Flxible 111CDD0611972, 1973

Flxible 111DCD0611973

Flxible 111DDD0511972, 1973

Built from August 1, 1972 to March 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.