Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V044000 Reported January 5, 1979

Suspension:twin:i-beam:solid:front:radius arm

Grumman Flxible Corp. · N/A · 1,100 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V044000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Grumman Flxible Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,100
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 5, 1979

Defect Summary

A hardened washer required in mounting the upper radius rod bracket to the top of the front axle was omitted during assembly. The omission of the hardened washer could cause a gap up to .063" between the top of the mounting flange and the steering gear assembly. This gap will prevent the specified clamping forces from being applied to the upper radius rod bracket. The inability to correctly clamp the upper radius rod bracket to the axle could cause abnormal stress loads to be applied to the bracket during vehicle operation. Continued operation under these conditions could result in vertical bracket fracture. If complete separation of the bracket occurred, the front axle could shift, causing binding and rubbing of the steering shaft and, eventually, loss of steering control.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace brackets without charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 79V044000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 79V044000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 79V044000?

NHTSA recall 79V044000 was issued by Grumman Flxible Corp. on January 5, 1979. It addresses: Suspension:twin:i-beam:solid:front:radius arm. The recall affects approximately 1,100 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V044000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.