Dodge Recall 79V075000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
NHTSA recall 79V075000 · announced March 22, 1979 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 334 units affected
The problem
THE STEERING GEAR TO GEAR BRACKET AND BRACKET TO FRAME SIDE RAIL FASTENERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY LOOSEN DUE TO THE UNUSUAL TYPE OF USAGE EXPRIENCED BY THESE SPECIALLY BUILT VEHICLES. LOOSENED GEAR OR BRACKET ATTACHMENTS MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.
What to do
INADEQUATE FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED BY COMPONENTS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE UNIQUE LOADING CONDITIONS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; FASTENE RS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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.