NHTSA Recall 78V038000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V038000; Date: Feb. 17, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Dodge D100; 1978 Dodge D200; 1978 Dodge D300; 1978 Dodge D400; 1978 Dodge Ramcharger; 1978 Dodge W100; 1978 Dodge W200; 1978 Dodge W300; 1978 Dodge W400; 1978 Plymouth Trailduster
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 9,000
Recall Summary:
An intermediate steering shaft containing a mismatched pot coupling assembly may have been installed on the involved vehicles. This coupling may have an oversized serration diameter. An oversized serration could prevent the coupling from adequately tightening onto the gear or shaft splines.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement shaft coupling.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks and utility trucks. System: steering; steering shaft coupling. Consequences of defect: coupling slippage could occur which could result inloss of steering control without prior warning and a vehicle accident. Note: if slippage occurs, a raspy noise will be apparent in the steeringsystem, accompanied by excessive free play when the steering wheel is turned.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 1, 1978
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