Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 66V-032 · Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 66V-032 covers 138,878 Chevrolet vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on January 19, 1966.
Source: NHTSA recall 66V032001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.THIS COULD CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION WHICH, EVEN THOUGH NOT NOTICABLE TO THE OWNER,MIGHT SUBJECT THE SHAFT TO ABNORMAL STRESSES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.SHOULD THESE STRESSES BE SEVERE ENOUGH OR EXTEND OVER A SUFFICIENT PERIOD OF TIME, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD BREAK WITH RESULTANT LOSS OF STEERING.(REPLACE ALL SHAFTS WITH IMPROVED DESIGN.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.