Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 75V-180 · 1976 Cadillac Seville
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 75V-180 covers 18,676 1976 Cadillac Seville for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V180000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CADILLAC CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTTO FLEXIBLE COUPLING ATTACHMENT BOLTS AND NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLYTIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAYSEPARATE FROM THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RETIGHTENING EACH BOLT AND NUT TO TORQUE OF 20 FTLBS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.