Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 84V-022 · 1980–1983 Lodal Lodal
LODAL, INC recall 84V-022 covers 160 1980–1983 Lodal Lodal for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE ASSEMBLY THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR HAS A LOOSE CONNECTION WHICH ALLOWS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
The fix
IF THE COMPONENTS ARE FOUND TO BE LOOSE, A STEERING SPROCKET AND YOKE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE SPLINES OF THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT ARE WORN, THE SHAFT WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SERIES 3600 AND 3400.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,RESULTING IN 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 September 1, 1979 to April 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.