Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 77V-112 · 1973–1974 Fmc FMC
FMC CORPORATION recall 77V-112 covers 365 1973–1974 Fmc FMC for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE RUBBER CAPS ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY DETERIORATE. SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, FLUIDS FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM COULD BECOME LOST. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF FLUID MAY CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW CAPS THAT ARE HIGHLY RESISTANT TO OIL DETERIORATION, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER ASSIST.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OCCURRING WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.