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