Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 80V-028 · 1977–1979 Toyota Corolla
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 80V-028 covers 79,392 1977–1979 Toyota Corolla for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ENOUGH ON THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WORM GEAR ADJUSTER MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE FROM HARD REPEATED STEERING.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BOX ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER TO PREVENT STEERING INSTABILITY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BOX LOCK NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FREE PLAY OF THESTEERING GEAR, POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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 May 1, 1977 to October 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.