Recall
Carpenter Cbw 300 — 86V134000
NHTSA ID
86V134000
Make
Carpenter
Model
Cbw 300
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1986-10-07
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
96
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE RIGHT HAND SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RIGHT SIDE OF STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE COULD BECOME DISENGAGED AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
REPAIR CRACKS AND ADD AN AXLE CLAMP TO STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE TO PREVENT FUTURE FAILURES.