FMC CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1977
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 2 safety recalls made by FMC CORPORATION in 1977. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 10, 1977
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:LINKAGES
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE FOUR STEERING CONTROL TUBES IN THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE DUE TO LOW MATERIAL STRENGTH. SHOULD THIS FAILURE OCCUR, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE SERIOUSLY LIMITED.
NHTSA ID: 77V168000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,050
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED STEERING CONTROL TUBES OF HIGHER MATERIAL STRENGTH AND INCREASED WALL THICKNESS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 21, 1977
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:POWER ASSIST
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.
NHTSA ID: 77V112000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 365
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW CAPS THAT ARE HIGHLY RESISTANT TO OIL DETERIORATION, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No