Vehicle recall 78V054000 · March 13, 1978
1977 Walter Walter
The steering bell crank ball studs may become loose due to inadequate material strength in the bell crank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The steering bell crank ball studs may become loose due to inadequate material strength in the bell crank.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the right axle steering knuckle, the bell crank, and ball studs at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering bell crank.consequences of defect: this condition would result in imprecise control ofvehicle. Continued operation may result in loss of vehicle control withoutwarning and a possible vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V054000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 13, 1978
- Filed by
- WALTER MOTOR TRUCK CO.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Walter Walter (1977): 1977
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