Known Recalls

Model year record

1979 WALTER N

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V143000

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Manufacturer
WALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO.
Vehicles affected
28
Reported to NHTSA
1979-06-11

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.