1978 DODGE ASPEN RECALL - #77V211000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE COLUMNS MAY CONTAIN STEERING SHAFTS IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ROLL PIN RETAINING NOTCH WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP. THIS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE REST OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 DODGE ASPEN |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/11/1978 |
| # Affected |
22,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE COLUMNS MAY CONTAIN STEERING SHAFTS IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ROLL PIN RETAINING NOTCH WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP. THIS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE REST OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL A COTTER PIN THROUGH THE ROLL PIN TO ENSURE RETENTION, AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING WHEELS.SYSTEM: STEERING ASSEMBLY; STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCAPABILITY AND, POSSIBLY, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1978 DODGE ASPEN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 DODGE ASPEN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 DODGE ASPEN Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1978 DODGE ASPEN Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER ARM
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 01, 1995 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
UNKNOWN
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