Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 78V-049 · Jeep vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 78V-049 covers 2,726 Jeep vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,7262 models

ReportedMar 9, 1978Owners notified May 9, 1978

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE COUPLING WHICH ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE OVERSIZED SERRATIONS WHICH COULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM BEING PROPERLY TIGHTENED IN THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS MAY ALSO CAUSE FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.

What to do

The fix

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE COUPLINGS REPLACED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT TO GEAR COUPLINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Jeep CJ51978

Jeep CJ71978

Built from November 1, 1977 to December 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.