NHTSA Recall 78V244000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V244000; Date: Nov. 7, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet DF90; 1978 GMC DF95
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 519
Recall Summary:
The steering wheel may have been assembled with steering wheel retention fasteners that were not sufficiently tightened. The steering wheel could become loose and separate from the steering wheel hub.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the steering wheel hub and properly secure with new fasteners without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with optional sport steering wheels. System: steering; steering wheel retention fasteners. Consequences of defect: should steering wheel separation occur, loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 22, 1978
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