Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 78V-244 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 78V-244 covers 519 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5192 models

ReportedNov 7, 1978Owners notified Nov 22, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V244000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS THAT WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME LOOSE AND SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND PROPERLY SECURE WITH NEW FASTENERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SPORT STEERING WHEELS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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

Chevrolet DF901978

GMC DF951978

Built from September 1, 1977 to August 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.