Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 75V-186 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 75V-186 covers 74 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V186000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE WELDING ATTACHMENT OF THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL.IFTHIS ATTACHMENT FAILS, THE STEERING COLUMN WILL REMAIN HELD IN POSITION TO THEINSTRUMENT PANEL, BUT THE COLUMN CAN ROTATE, AS THE RESULTS OF LOADING DURINGTRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER OPERATION.COLUMN ROTATION MAY CAUSE A DISCREPANCYBETWEEN THE INDICATORY AND ACTUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND ARC WELDING THE BRACKET TO THE COLUMN HOUSING).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.