NHTSA Recall 67V049000

NHTSA Campaign Id 67V049000; Date: May. 15, 1967

Recalled Vehicles:

1967 American Motors American;  1967 American Motors Rebel

Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 9,690

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Possibility that the steering shaft was improperly installed. This could cause a binding condition which, even though not noticeable to the driver, might subject the steering shaft to abnormal stresses under certain conditions. These stresses may cause the steering shaft to break with resultant loss of steering. (inspect and replace steering shaft with improved design. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 1967

Also see:

All recalls of American Motors vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.