Vehicle recall 79V041000 · January 30, 1979

1979 Pathfinder Quadravan

The steering knuckles in the steering systems of the involved vehicles may contain a casting defect.

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

Summary: 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.
Notes: Vehicle description: vans.system: steering linkages; knuckles.consequences of defect: the steering knuckles may fail under load, causingcomplete loss of steering control, resulting in loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V041000
Reported to NHTSA: January 30, 1979
Filed by: PATHFINDER EQUIPMENT CO.
Vehicles potentially affected: 510
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Recall 79V041000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Pathfinder Quadravan (1979): 1979

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