Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 78V244000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 78V244000 · announced November 7, 1978 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 519 units affected
The problem
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS THAT WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME LOOSE AND SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND PROPERLY SECURE WITH NEW FASTENERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SPORT STEERING WHEELS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.