Spindle: armRecall 80V-065 · 1975–1980 Fmc FMC

FMC CORPORATION recall 80V-065 covers 327 1975–1980 Fmc FMC for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3271 model

ReportedMay 23, 1980Owners notified May 20, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STUDS WHICH FASTEN THE STEERING AND TIE ROD ARMS TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE MAY FAIL. THIS IS DUE TO AN IMPROPER KEY FIT WHICH COULD CAUSE AN UNUSUAL STRAIN ON THESE STUDS.

What to do

The fix

A DANA/SPICER FIELD REPAIR KIT WILL BE INSTALLED TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREET SWEEPERS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING ARM AND TIE ROD ARM; ATTACHMENT STUDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THESE STUDS WOULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OFTHE STEERING AND TIE ROD ARMS, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, ANACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO CHECK IMMEDIATELY TO ASSURE THE TIGHTNESS OF THE STUDNUTS ON THE DRIVE AXLE (FRONT) STEERING ARM.

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

Fmc FMC1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Built from September 1, 1974 to May 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.