IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT ON STEERING SHAFT ALLOWS THE CONNECTOR ON THE SHAFT TO SLIP
— Recall Campaign #84V122000
IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT ON STEERING SHAFT ALLOWS THE CONNECTOR ON THE SHAFT TO SLIP. STEERING MOVEMENTS WILL NOT BE TRANSMITTED TO THE GEAR BOX.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 265 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
84V122000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 30, 1984 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 84V122000 |
| Units affected: | 265 |
- Description:
- IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT ON STEERING SHAFT ALLOWS THE CONNECTOR ON THE SHAFT TO SLIP. STEERING MOVEMENTS WILL NOT BE TRANSMITTED TO THE GEAR BOX.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE UPPER PINCH BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBO DIESELENGINES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.