Visibility: power window devices and controlsRecall 78V-220 · Seagrave vehicles

FWD CORPORATION recall 78V-220 covers 16 Seagrave vehicles for a visibility: power window devices and controls problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected162 models

ReportedOct 10, 1978Owners notified Sep 15, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V220000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING ARM COULD FAIL DUE TO AN INFERIOR CASTING, OR INCORRECT SETTINGS OF THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM STOPS. SHOULD THE STEERING ARM FAIL, STEERING COULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

THE EXISTING STEERING ARM WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW IMPROVED TYPE STEERING ARM.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Seagrave PB1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Seagrave PC1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Built from July 1, 1971 to March 1, 1975. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.