Flxible 45096 (1978) – 79V044000

Defect Description For Recall

A Hardened Washer Required In Mounting The Upper Radius Rod Bracket To The Top Of The Front Axle Was Omitted During Assembly. The Omission Of The Hardened Washer Could Cause A Gap Up To .063″ Between The Top Of The Mounting Flange And The Steering Gear Assembly. This Gap Will Prevent The Specified ClaMPIng Forces From Being Applied To The Upper Radius Rod Bracket. The Inability To Correctly Clamp The Upper Radius Rod Bracket To The Axle Could Cause Abnormal Stress Loads To Be Applied To The Bracket During Vehicle Operation. Continued Operation Under These Conditions Could Result In Vertical Bracket Fracture. If Complete Separation Of The Bracket Occurred, The Front Axle Could Shift, Causing Binding And Rubbing Of The Steering Shaft And, Eventually, Loss Of Steering Control.

Make Of Vehicle

FLXIBLE

Model Of Vehicle

45096

Year

1978

Recall Campaign Number

79V044000

Component Description

Suspension

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace Brackets Without Charge To Owner.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Grumman Flxible Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

19761101

End Of Manufacture

19781201

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1100

Date Owners Notified

19790123

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Flxible Corporation

Date Report Received

19790105

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard