Steering: linkagesRecall 73V-249 · 1973–1974 Fmc 2900r

FMC CORPORATION recall 73V-249 covers 500 1973–1974 Fmc 2900r for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on December 26, 1973.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5001 model
ReportedDec 26, 1973Owners notified Dec 17, 1973
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V249000 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.

FMC CAMPAIGN NO 2907 10002.MOTOR COACH.POSSIBILITY THAT THE PITMAN ARM ONTHE POWER STEERING SYSTEM COULD DEVELOP SURFACE CRACKS WHICH COULD CAUSEFAILURE OF THE ARM WHEN SUBJECTED TO LOADS INCURRED BY MAKING FULL RIGHT ORLEFT HAND TURNS.FAILURE OF THE PITMAN ARM WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.(CORRECT BY INPSECTING AND REPLACING ARMS AND/OR PARTS WHERENECESSARY).

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

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