Steering: linkagesRecall 77V-012 · 1977 Buick Lesabre
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 77V-012 covers 33 1977 Buick Lesabre for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 1, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE COTTER PIN MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED AND THE RETAINING NUT IMPROPERLY SECURED. CONSEQUENTLY, THE STEERING LINKAGE COULD DETACH FROM THE PITMAN ARM.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE ATTACHING NUT TO SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALL A COTTER PIN, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE 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.