Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 79V-215 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 79V-215 covers 31,000 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V215000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT COUPLING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN OVERSIZED SERRATION DIAMETER IN THE ATTACHMENT AREA TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. SINCE THIS OVERSIZED COUPLING MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY ENGAGED ON THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT, THE ATTACHMENT MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN STEERING FREE PLAY.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT COUPLING ASSEMBLIES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH PROPERLY MACHINED COMPONENTS. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
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 March 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.