Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 77V-003 · Rolls-Royce vehicles
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recall 77V-003 covers 336 Rolls-Royce vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on January 6, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE SECURING NUT WHICH FASTENS THE PENDULUM LEVER TO THE STEERING BOX ROCKING SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTLY FASTENED. SHOULD THE NUT WORK LOOSE AND COME OFF, THE PENDULUM LEVER MAY BE DETACHED FROM THE ROCKING SHAFT.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE SECURING NUT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LEVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT LEADING TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.