NHTSA Recall 78V049000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V049000; Date: Mar. 9, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Jeep CJ5; 1978 Jeep CJ7
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,726
Recall Summary:
The coupling which attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may have oversized serrations which could prevent the coupling from being properly tightened in the steering gear shaft when the steering wheel is turned. This may also cause free play in the steering wheel.
How to Fix:
The involved vehicles will have the couplings replaced.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual steering. System: steering; steering shaft to gear couplings. Consequences of defect: loss of steering control and an accident could occur.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 1978
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