Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 85V-024 · 1984 Buick Regal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-024 covers 48 1984 Buick Regal for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ONE OF THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE STEERING GEAR COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
TIGHTEN THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS.
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, 1984 to July 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.