NHTSA Recall 79V215000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V215000; Date: Sep. 18, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Dodge Omni; 1978 Plymouth Horizon
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 31,000
Recall Summary:
The lower steering shaft coupling on the involved vehicles may have an oversized serration diameter in the attachment area to the steering gear shaft. Since this oversized coupling may not be adequately engaged on the steering gear shaft, the attachment may loosen, resulting in steering free play.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the lower steering shaft coupling assemblies on the involved vehicles with properly machined components. This will be done at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; shaft coupling. Consequences of defect: loss of steering control and an accident may result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 19, 1979
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