Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

79V174000

ManufacturerFWD CORPORATIONReported1979-07-17Affected27 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE THREADS ON THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY AND BALL STUD AND SOCKET MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

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Affected vehicles

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