Vehicle recall 70V037000 · April 13, 1970

1969-1970 Checker A12W8M

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that pitman arm nut was inadequately torqued.loose nut couldresult in erratic steering control.loss of nut would result in pitman armbecoming dis- engaged causing complete loss of steering control.(correct byprop- erly torquing nut.proper torque not less than 120, nor more than 160FOOT-pounds.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 70V037000
Reported to NHTSA: April 13, 1970
Filed by: CHECKER MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: March 11, 1970
Vehicles potentially affected: 782
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman

Recall 70V037000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Checker A12W8M (1969-1970): 1970, 1969

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