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  NHTSA Recall 77V211000

NHTSA Campaign Id 77V211000; Date: Nov. 28, 1977

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1978 Chrysler Cordoba 1978 Chrysler Lebaron 1978 Dodge Aspen 1978 Dodge Charger 1978 Dodge Diplomat 1978 Dodge Monaco 1978 Plymouth Fury 1978 Plymouth Volare

Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 22,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will install a cotter pin through the roll pin to ensure retention, at no cost to owner.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tilt steering wheels. System: steering assembly; steering column coupling. Consequences of defect: this condition would result in loss of steeringcapability and, possibly, loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 11, 1978

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