Arm: idler and attachmentRecall 83V-122 · 1982–1983 Duplex Chassis Duplex Chassis
NOLAN COMPANY recall 83V-122 covers 37 1982–1983 Duplex Chassis Duplex Chassis for a arm: idler and attachment problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V122000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY SEPARATE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IDLER ARM UNIVERSAL JOINT.
The fix
THE STEERING GEAR WILL BE RELOCATED, ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR THE IDLER ARM AND UNIVERSAL JOINT. THE STEERING ASSEMBLY WILL BE UPGRADED TO THE CURRENT DESIGN.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; IDLER ARM UNIVERSAL JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE MALFUNCTION MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: IT IS ADVISABLE NOT TO OPERATE AFFECTED VEHICLES UNTIL CORRECTIVE REPAIRSARE COMPLETED.
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 April 1, 1982 to July 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.