NHTSA recall campaign
79V143000
ManufacturerWALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO.Reported1979-06-11Affected28 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKET, CLAMPED TO THE FRONT AXLE NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE SPRING, CAN BECOME LOOSE AS A RESULT OF THE 1/2" DIA LOCATING DOWEL SHEARING OFF OR LOOSENING AND FALLING OUT.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKETS AND ATTACHING PARTS AND MACHINE THE AXLE TO ACCOMODATE A LARGER 3/4" DIAMETER DOWEL PIN, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →