NHTSA Recall 83V044000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V044000; Date: Apr. 29, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Isuzu I Mark
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Isuzu Motors Limited
Affected Units:: 4,938
Recall Summary:
The tilt steering wheel lock mechanism that holds the steering wheel in place may break. Failure of the locking mechanism would allow the steering wheel to tilt, unrestrained. The wheel may travel to the high or low position.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the steering tilt locking pin with a new pin at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a tilt steering wheel. System: steering; tilt steering lock pin. Consequences of defect: if the locking pin breaks, allowing the steering wheelto tilt unrestrained, steering can be awkward. If the failure occurs while thevehicle is in motion, the driver may lose control and an accident could result. Note: until the vehicle is repaired, the following precautions should beobserved: do not exert upward or downward pressure on the steering wheel;should the failure occur while driving, move the steering wheel all the way upor down and steer carefully to a safe area beside the road.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 20, 1983
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