Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 89V-156 · 1982 Simon Duplex Simon Duplex
SIMON DUPLEX, INC. recall 89V-156 covers 45 1982 Simon Duplex Simon Duplex for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
STRESS CRACKS IN STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET RESULTING FROM METAL FATIGUE.
The fix
REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET AND ATTACHING HARDWARE.
SYSTEM:STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT:THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AVEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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 August 1, 1981 to July 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.