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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
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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.