Leaf spring assembly: shackleRecall 74V-157 · Jeep vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 74V-157 covers 19,088 Jeep vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: shackle problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V157000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
JEEP CAMPAIGN NO PIVNUT.POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THESUSPENSION SPRING LOCK NUTS WITH INSUFFICIENT LOCKING ACTION TO PROPERLY ENGAGETHE THREADS OF THE MATING BOLT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE NUT ANDSUBSEQUENTLY THE BOLT CAN BE LOST RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF ONE END OF THESPRING FROM THE FRAME WITH POSSIBLE VEHICLE CONTROL PROBLEMS.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING ANOTHER LOCKNUT OF A DIFFERENT TYPE).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.