Steering: linkagesRecall 73V-137 · Flxible vehicles
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. recall 73V-137 covers 459 Flxible vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
35' AND 40' CITY BUSES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ANGLED BOLTS USED TO ATTACHSTEERING GEAR TO FRONT AXLE MAY CRACK OR FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEATTREATMENT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN IMPAREDSTEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BOLT 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 January 1, 1973 to May 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.