1979 WALTER N Recall

Campaign:: 79V143000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Manufactured:: 09/30/1976 - 02/28/1979
Affected:: 28
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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with snow removal chassis.system: steering power assist.consequences of defect: this condition causes loss of power steering and thevehicle reverts to manual steering, requiring additional driver effort.depending on the circumstances, loss of power steering could contribute to avehicle accident.