SuspensionRecall 79V-168 · Steyr vehicles

STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G. recall 79V-168 covers 1,334 Steyr vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,3342 models

ReportedJul 9, 1979Owners notified Jul 19, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT CRADLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SLIDING TUBE DUE TO A WEAK WELD. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT WHEEL COULD ROTATE IN AN UNSTABLE WAY AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT FORK.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT FORK HALVES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPED.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS; SUPPORT CRADLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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

Steyr Magnum1978, 1979

Steyr MK II1978, 1979

Built from June 1, 1978 to February 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.