Link: connectionRecall 79V-174 · 1977–1979 Seagrave SR
FWD CORPORATION recall 79V-174 covers 27 1977–1979 Seagrave SR for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V174000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE THREADS ON THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY AND BALL STUD AND SOCKET MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE DRAG LINK AND BALL STUDAND SOCKET ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1977 to May 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.