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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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