Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 67V-049 · American Motors vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 67V-049 covers 9,690 American Motors vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1967.
Source: NHTSA recall 67V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.THIS COULD CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION WHICH, EVEN THOUGH NOT NOTICEABLE TO THE DRIVER, MIGHT SUBJECT THE STEERING SHAFT TO ABNORMAL STRESSES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.THESE STRESSES MAY CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO BREAK WITH RESULTANT LOSS OF STEERING.(INSPECT AND REPLACE STEERING SHAFT WITH IMPROVED DESIGN.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.