Recall Description
BECAUSE OF AN IMPROPER STAMPING PROCEDURE DURING MANUFACTURE, DEFECTS EXIST WHICH PREVENT WASHERS FROM ROTATING ON SPINDLE. IF THESE WASHERS ARE NOT REPLACED, AN EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE WILL RESULT, LEADING TO BEARING FAILURE. IN EXTREME CASES THIS CAN RESULT IN SHEARING OF THE FRONT STUB AXLE.
Possible Effects
Action
FRONT STUB AXLE WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT STUB AXLE WASHER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT MAYRESULT.
Recall Manufacture Dates
1978-09-01 - 1978-11-01
Vehicles Affected
400
1979 Alfa Romeo 11658 Recalls