SteeringRecall 84V-028 · Jeep vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 84V-028 covers 41,119 Jeep vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BOLTS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
The fix
THE ADJUSTING TUBE CLAMP BOLT AND THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLT TORQUE WILL BE TESTED. THE BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED AND THE FRONT WHEEL TOE SETTING ADJUSTED IF NECESSARY AND AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE DEFECT MAY BE DETECTED BY SIGNS SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL BEING INAN OFF-CENTERED POSITION WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT, LIMITED LEFT TURN ABILITY,LOOSENESS OR NOISE DISCOVERED WHILE STEERING, OR MISALIGNMENT OF THE FRONTWHEELS.
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 July 1, 1983 to February 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.