Link: connectionRecall 81V-112 · 1981 Crane Carrier Centurion
CRANE CARRIER COMPANY recall 81V-112 covers 69 1981 Crane Carrier Centurion for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SAWCUT SHOULD RUN ONLY HALFWAY THROUGH THE DRAGLINK SECTION. INSTEAD, IT RUNS THROUGH THE ENTIRE SECTION CAUSING INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE ON THE STEERING BALL SOCKET.
The fix
UPON INSPECTION, DEFECTIVE DRAGLINKS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW ENTRY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CENTURION STEERINGDRAGLINK.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAGLINK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DURING CONTINUED OPERATION, THE DRAGLINK CAN SEPARATEFROM THE BALL SOCKET, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY, ANACCIDENT.
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 May 1, 1981 to September 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.