Spindle: armRecall 79V-041 · 1979 Pathfinder Quadravan

PATHFINDER EQUIPMENT CO. recall 79V-041 covers 510 1979 Pathfinder Quadravan for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5101 model

ReportedJan 30, 1979Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING KNUCKLES IN THE STEERING SYSTEMS OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CASTING DEFECT. THIS CASTING DEFECT CAN GREATLY LOWER THE STRENGTH OF THE STEERING KNUCKLES WHEN SUBJECTED TO SHOCK OR LOAD.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; KNUCKLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE STEERING KNUCKLES MAY FAIL UNDER LOAD, CAUSINGCOMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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

Pathfinder Quadravan1979

Built from August 1, 1978 to December 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.