Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 73V-206 · Grove vehicles
GROVE MFG. CO. recall 73V-206 covers 45 Grove vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V206000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GROVE CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ROSS GEAR AND TOOL STEERING GEARASSEMBLY INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED WASHERS,WHICH MAY BREAK.IF WASHER BREAKS, THE MECHANICAL STEERING LINKAGE MAY BEAFFECTED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING OPERATION.(CORRECTION0 INSPECT ANDREPLACE WASHERS 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 June 1, 1973 to October 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.