NHTSA Campaign Id 77V025000; Date: Feb. 16, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:1977 Pontiac Bonneville; 1977 Pontiac Catalina; 1977 Pontiac Grand Lemans; 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1977 Pontiac Lemans
Component: Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:On the involved vehicles, the incorrect steering linkage assembly may have been installed. As a result, the right-hand steering tie rod might interfere with the intermediate rod. This could cause the connection to fail due to excessive stress at that point.
How to Fix:Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering linkage assembly without charge.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; steering linkage assembly. Consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of steering control,and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 10, 1978
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