Recall 79E008000: Steering

NHTSA recall 79E008000 · announced May 30, 1979 · Transportation · 1,852 units affected

The problem

THE STEERING COLUMN SECTOR SHAFT CONTAINS LOOSE PINS THAT MAY WORK OUT DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE PINS MAY LODGE IN THE WORM GEAR. STEERING COULD BECOME IMPAIRED OR INOPERATIVE IN ONE OR BOTH DIRECTIONS.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE SHAFT KITS WITH NEW IMPROVED KITS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN SECTOR SHAFTS, MODEL NO. A745.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.

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