Recall campaign79V041000
Recall 79V041000: Pathfinder equipment co.
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
- Report received
- Jan 30, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Pathfinder equipment co.
- Potentially affected
- 510vehicles
- Model years
- —
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The steering knuckles in the steering systems of the involved vehicles may contain a casting defect. This casting defect can greatly lower the strength of the steering knuckles when subjected to shock or load.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace any defective steering knuckles at no cost to owner.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.