NHTSA Recall 78V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V019000; Date: Jan. 24, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Buick Skyhawk; 1978 Chevrolet Monza; 1978 Chevrolet P30; 1978 GMC P30; 1978 Oldsmobile Starfire; 1978 Pontiac Sunbird
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 22,268
Recall Summary:
The intermediate shaft coupling on the involved vehicles may have been machined oversized in the serration area where it attaches to the steering column. This would prevent the coupling from properly tightening on the shaft when the clamp and pinch bolt were installed.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the shaft coupling, if necessary, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and buses. System: steering; shaft coupling. Consequeces of defect: the coupling may slip on the shaft when the steeringwheel is turned. Under continued operation, the pinch bolt may bypass the notchin the steering shaft under high steering effort. Loss of steering control andan accident may result. Note: a raspy noise, accompanied by increased free play in the steering wheel,may indicate the defect.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 23, 1978
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