Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 78V-019 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 78V-019 covers 22,268 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V019000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MACHINED OVERSIZED IN THE SERRATION AREA WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WOULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM PROPERLY TIGHTENING ON THE SHAFT WHEN THE CLAMP AND PINCH BOLT WERE INSTALLED.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SHAFT COUPLING, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT COUPLING.CONSEQUECES OF DEFECT: THE COUPLING MAY SLIP ON THE SHAFT WHEN THE STEERINGWHEEL IS TURNED. UNDER CONTINUED OPERATION, THE PINCH BOLT MAY BYPASS THE NOTCHIN THE STEERING SHAFT UNDER HIGH STEERING EFFORT. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.NOTE: A RASPY NOISE, ACCOMPANIED BY INCREASED FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL,MAY INDICATE THE DEFECT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1977 to December 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.