Chrysler and others Recall 77V211000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 77V211000 · announced November 28, 1977 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 22,000 units affected

The problem

THE COLUMNS MAY CONTAIN STEERING SHAFTS IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ROLL PIN RETAINING NOTCH WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP. THIS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE REST OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL A COTTER PIN THROUGH THE ROLL PIN TO ENSURE RETENTION, AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING WHEELS.SYSTEM: STEERING ASSEMBLY; STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCAPABILITY AND, POSSIBLY, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
• 1978 Chrysler Lebaron
• 1978 Dodge Aspen
• 1978 Dodge Charger
• 1978 Dodge Diplomat
• 1978 Dodge Monaco
• 1978 Plymouth Fury
• 1978 Plymouth Volare

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.