WALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by WALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO. in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1978

1979

June 11, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:POWER ASSIST

THE STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKET, CLAMPED TO THE FRONT AXLE NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE SPRING, CAN BECOME LOOSE AS A RESULT OF THE 1/2" DIA LOCATING DOWEL SHEARING OFF OR LOOSENING AND FALLING OUT.

NHTSA ID: 79V143000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 28

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKETS AND ATTACHING PARTS AND MACHINE THE AXLE TO ACCOMODATE A LARGER 3/4" DIAMETER DOWEL PIN, AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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