Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 77V-086 · 1977 Pontiac Astre

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 77V-086 covers 53 1977 Pontiac Astre for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected531 model

ReportedJun 7, 1977Owners notified Jun 3, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 204, "STEERING CONTROL REARWARD DISPLACEMENT". THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET COULD PERMIT REARWARD DISPLACEMENT OF STEERING CONTROL INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IN EXCESS OF THAT ALLOWABLE BY THE STANDARD DURING THE 30 MPH BARRIER CRASH TEST.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET WITH A BRACKET OF REVISED DESIGN, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; WHEEL AND COLUMN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TODRIVER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

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

Pontiac Astre1977