Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 68V-057 · Dodge vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 68V-057 covers 814 Dodge vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 1968.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected8142 models
ReportedMay 28, 1968Owners notified May 22, 1968
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 68V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

POSSIBILITY STEERING COLUMN COUPLING JOINT CLAMP BOLT WAS OVER-TIGHTENED AND STRIPPED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY HAVE DEFORMED CLAMP.EXTENDED OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITH A STRIPPED BOLT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY REPLACING CLAMP ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED TYPE.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Vehicles in this recall