OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79E008000
Steering
Reported May 30, 1979 · TRANSPORTATION PARTS CO.
Summary
THE STEERING COLUMN SECTOR SHAFT CONTAINS LOOSE PINS THAT MAY WORK OUT DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE PINS MAY LODGE IN THE WORM GEAR. STEERING COULD BECOME IMPAIRED OR INOPERATIVE IN ONE OR BOTH DIRECTIONS.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE SHAFT KITS WITH NEW IMPROVED KITS.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN SECTOR SHAFTS, MODEL NO. A745.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.
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