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1984 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE Recall - Campaign #85V007000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1984 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE RECALL - #85V007000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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Vehicle 1984 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 7/1/1982 - 11/1/1984
Recalled on 1/24/1985
Influenced by CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 184,508
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
 
Description THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Consequences
Corrective action REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins





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