Steering: rack and pinionRecall 77V-038 · 1975–1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED recall 77V-038 covers 4,000 1975–1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta for a steering: rack and pinion problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,0001 model

ReportedMar 16, 1977Owners notified Mar 15, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY TO THE CHASSIS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND AS A RESULT MAY BECOME LOOSE. AN INCREASING AMOUNT OF STEERING WHEEL PLAY MAY DEVELOP.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN ALL LOOSE BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING RACK ATTACHING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: AN AUDIBLE CLUNKING SOUND MAY BE HEARD ON LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS,SIGNIFYING LOOSE BOLTS.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Alfa Romeo Alfetta1975, 1976