THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT HIGH MILEAGE
— Recall Campaign #79V221000
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT HIGH MILEAGE WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT TO BECOME LOOSE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE CONSIDERABLE "FREE PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 161,225 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V221000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
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| Recall date: | October 17, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V221000 |
| Units affected: | 161,225 |
- Description:
- THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT HIGH MILEAGE WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT TO BECOME LOOSE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE CONSIDERABLE "FREE PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED TYPE OF STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN DEGRADATION OF STEERINGCONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.