Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 74V-037 · 1973–1974 Lafrance Lafrance
AMERICAN LAFRANCE recall 74V-037 covers 36 1973–1974 Lafrance Lafrance for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
AMERICAN LA FRANCE CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRUCK.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ROSS GEAR ANDTOOL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY INSTALLED MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATEDWASHER, WHICH MAY BREAK.IF THE WASHERS BREAK, THE MECHANICAL STEERING LINKAGEMAY BE AFFECTED, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING OPERATION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WASHERS WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.