American Motors Recall 85V007000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 85V007000 · announced January 14, 1985 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 184,508 units affected

The problem

THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1983 American Motors Alliance
• 1984 American Motors Alliance
• 1985 American Motors Alliance
• 1984 American Motors Encore
• 1985 American Motors Encore

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