NHTSA Recall 80V028000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V028000; Date: Mar. 18, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Toyota Corolla; 1978 Toyota Corolla; 1979 Toyota Corolla
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 79,392
Recall Summary:
The lock nut may not have been tightened enough on the steering gear box worm gear bearing and adjuster. Consequently, the worm gear adjuster may become loose due to excessive pressure from hard repeated steering.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect the steering gear box on the involved vehicles and, if necessary, secure the steering gear box worm gear bearing and adjuster to prevent steering instability.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; steering gear box lock nut. Consequences of defect: this condition could result in free play of thesteering gear, possible loss of steering control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 28, 1980
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