FMC CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by FMC CORPORATION in 1980. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 25, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:WHEEL CHAIR LIFT

THE COMPONENTS IN QUESTION ARE THE FOUR CHAIN ATTACHING POINTS ON THE ELEVATOR PLATFORM TO THE COACH FRAME. THE FUNCTION OF THESE CHAINS IS TO RAISE AND LOWER THE ELEVATOR VIA A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. COMPONENTS COULD EXPERIENCE PREMATURE FATIGUE FAILURE, IF NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND MAINTAINED.

NHTSA ID: 80V099000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 33

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

A NEW ATTACHING SYSTEM WITH HIGHER STRENGTH MATERIALS WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 23, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

THE STUDS WHICH FASTEN THE STEERING AND TIE ROD ARMS TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE MAY FAIL. THIS IS DUE TO AN IMPROPER KEY FIT WHICH COULD CAUSE AN UNUSUAL STRAIN ON THESE STUDS.

NHTSA ID: 80V065000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 327

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

A DANA/SPICER FIELD REPAIR KIT WILL BE INSTALLED TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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