STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by STEYR DAIMLER PUCH A.G. in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

July 9, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION

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.

NHTSA ID: 79V168000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,334

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT FORK HALVES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 24, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:OTHER

UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY GRAB WHEN THE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE IS ACTUATED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A WEDGE TYPE ACTION OF ONE SHOE BETWEEN THE BRAKE DRUM AND THE TWIST KEY, WHICH IN TURN COULD PRODUCE AN IRREVERSIBLE BRAKING EFFECT.

NHTSA ID: 79V033000