FMC 1973–1974 Steering recall
Recalled July 21, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V112000 · FMC
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW CAPS THAT ARE HIGHLY RESISTANT TO OIL DETERIORATION, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
365 units
Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE RUBBER CAPS ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY DETERIORATE. SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, FLUIDS FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM COULD BECOME LOST. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF FLUID MAY CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW CAPS THAT ARE HIGHLY RESISTANT TO OIL DETERIORATION, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
FMC FMC
Manufacturer(s)
FMC CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →