Vehicle recall 76V139000 · September 14, 1976

1970-1975 Fabco FD4256

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

Notes: Fabco campaign no n/a.delivery type truck FD-4256 front driving axles.possibility that the tie rod arms on front driving axles may crack due toimproper heat treatment.if this condition exists, arm could crack and affectsteering.total fracture would result in detachment of the rod arm fromsteering knuckle and possible vehicle crash without warning.(correct byinspecting and replacing tie rod arms with properly heat/treated tie rod arms).truck.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V139000
Reported to NHTSA: September 14, 1976
Filed by: KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY
Owner notification: September 1, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 13
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 76V139000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Fabco FD4256 (1970-1975): 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970

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