Steering: linkagesRecall 77V-168 · 1973–1976 Fmc FMC

FMC CORPORATION recall 77V-168 covers 1,050 1973–1976 Fmc FMC for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,0501 model

ReportedOct 10, 1977Owners notified Nov 1, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE FOUR STEERING CONTROL TUBES IN THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE DUE TO LOW MATERIAL STRENGTH. SHOULD THIS FAILURE OCCUR, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE SERIOUSLY LIMITED.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED STEERING CONTROL TUBES OF HIGHER MATERIAL STRENGTH AND INCREASED WALL THICKNESS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL TUBE FAILURE MAY CAUSE A LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO DISCONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, EXCEPT WHENCAUTIOUSLY DRIVING IT IN TO BE REPAIRED.

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

Fmc FMC1973, 1974, 1975, 1976