NHTSA Recall 79V221000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V221000; Date: Oct. 17, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Buick Skylark; 1980 Chevrolet Citation; 1980 Oldsmobile Omega; 1980 Pontiac Phoenix
Component: Steering:rack And Pinion
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 161,225
Recall Summary:
The steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. If this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable "free play" in the steering wheel.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; gear mounting bracket. Consequences of defect: this condition may result in degradation of steeringcontrol, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 1979
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