Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 85V-007 · American Motors vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 85V-007 covers 184,508 American Motors vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on January 14, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V007000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.
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, 1982 to November 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.