Steering: columnRecall 83V-044 · 1983 Isuzu I Mark
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recall 83V-044 covers 4,938 1983 Isuzu I Mark for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on April 29, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TILT STEERING WHEEL LOCK MECHANISM THAT HOLDS THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE MAY BREAK. FAILURE OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM WOULD ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO TILT, UNRESTRAINED. THE WHEEL MAY TRAVEL TO THE HIGH OR LOW POSITION.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING TILT LOCKING PIN WITH A NEW PIN AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TILT STEERING WHEEL.SYSTEM: STEERING; TILT STEERING LOCK PIN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE LOCKING PIN BREAKS, ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEELTO TILT UNRESTRAINED, STEERING CAN BE AWKWARD. IF THE FAILURE OCCURS WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BEOBSERVED: DO NOT EXERT UPWARD OR DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL;SHOULD THE FAILURE OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY UPOR DOWN AND STEER CAREFULLY TO A SAFE AREA BESIDE THE ROAD.
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 September 1, 1982 to December 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.