Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 79V-143 · 1977–1979 Walter N

WALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO. recall 79V-143 covers 28 1977–1979 Walter N for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected281 model

ReportedJun 11, 1979Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKET, CLAMPED TO THE FRONT AXLE NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE SPRING, CAN BECOME LOOSE AS A RESULT OF THE 1/2" DIA LOCATING DOWEL SHEARING OFF OR LOOSENING AND FALLING OUT.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKETS AND ATTACHING PARTS AND MACHINE THE AXLE TO ACCOMODATE A LARGER 3/4" DIAMETER DOWEL PIN, AT NO COST TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SNOW REMOVAL CHASSIS.SYSTEM: STEERING POWER ASSIST.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CAUSES LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THEVEHICLE REVERTS TO MANUAL STEERING, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL DRIVER EFFORT.DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, LOSS OF POWER STEERING COULD CONTRIBUTE TO 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

Walter N1977, 1978, 1979

Built from October 1, 1976 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.