Vehicle recall 73V139000 · June 21, 1973

1955-1969 Fabco Widetrack

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

Notes: Widetrack truck.possibility that the drag link, which is the connecting linkbetween the steering gearbox arm (pitman arm) and the steering arm attached tothe front axle left hand steerable drive end can malfunction.this malfunctionis caused by bending and/or breakage of the link at the reduced section whereit screws into the control valve, causing possible loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and repairing with reinforcement drag link kit).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V139000
Reported to NHTSA: June 21, 1973
Filed by: KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY
Owner notification: July 1, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 570
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 73V139000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Fabco Widetrack (1955-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955

Has your Fabco been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Fabco dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.