Recalls: 1971 - DIAMOND REO - CO50

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 71V156000 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
  Recall Date: 10/12/1979

  Summary:
  
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  DIAMOND REO TRUCKS, INC.
  
  Consequence:
  
  
  Remedy:
  WHITE MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 96.EQUIPPED W/FE-970 FRONT AXLE.PO SSIBILITY THATAFTER HITTING A VERY DEEP CHUCK HOLE OR HIGH CU RB HARD, ANGLE OF DRAG LINK MAYBECOME SUCH THAT DRAG LINK BAL L SEAT MAY CONTACT BASE OF FRONT AXLE STEERINGARM BALL STUD. IF SUCH IMPACT OCCURS ENOUGH TIMES, BALL STUD MAY BREAK CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING.(CORRECT BY REPLA CING WHERENECESSARY.)