NHTSA Recall 78V049000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Steering. Reported 1978-03-09. An estimated 2,726 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE COUPLING WHICH ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE OVERSIZED SERRATIONS WHICH COULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM BEING PROPERLY TIGHTENED IN THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS MAY ALSO CAUSE FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
What the manufacturer will do
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE COUPLINGS REPLACED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT TO GEAR COUPLINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
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