NHTSA Recall 76V132000
NHTSA Campaign Id 76V132000; Date: Sep. 7, 1976
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Buick Century; 1977 Buick Electra; 1977 Buick Lesabre; 1977 Buick Regal; 1977 Buick Skylark; 1977 Chevrolet Belair; 1976 Chevrolet Camaro; 1977 Chevrolet Camaro; 1977 Chevrolet Caprice; 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle; 1977 Chevrolet El Camino; 1977 Chevrolet Impala; 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1977 Chevrolet Nova; 1977 GMC Sprint; 1977 Oldsmobile 88; 1977 Oldsmobile 98; 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1977 Oldsmobile Omega; 1977 Pontiac Bonneville; 1977 Pontiac Catalina; 1976 Pontiac Firebird; 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1977 Pontiac Lemans; 1977 Pontiac Ventura
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 55,564
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
General motor campaign no 77-c-1. Possibility that the steering intermediateshaft may have been assembled with coupling retainer locking tabs not bent overproperly or one or more of the lower flexible coupling rivets improperlypeened. If either of these conditions exists, the intermediate shaft assemblycould separate causing loss of steering control, and vehicle crash may occurwithout prior warning. (correct by inspecting, and replacing shaft wherenecessary). Passenger vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 30, 1976
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