Steyr 1978–1979 Suspension recall
Recalled July 9, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V168000 · Steyr
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT FORK HALVES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
1,334 units
Description
THE FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT CRADLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SLIDING TUBE DUE TO A WEAK WELD. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT WHEEL COULD ROTATE IN AN UNSTABLE WAY AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT FORK.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT FORK HALVES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Steyr MAGNUM · Steyr MK II
Manufacturer(s)
STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →