Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth 1978 Steering recall
Recalled November 28, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V211000 · Dodge
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A COTTER PIN THROUGH THE ROLL PIN TO ENSURE RETENTION, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
22,000 units
Description
THE COLUMNS MAY CONTAIN STEERING SHAFTS IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ROLL PIN RETAINING NOTCH WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP. THIS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE REST OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL A COTTER PIN THROUGH THE ROLL PIN TO ENSURE RETENTION, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Dodge ASPEN · Dodge CHARGER · Dodge CORDOBA · Dodge DIPLOMAT · Dodge FURY · Dodge LEBARON · Dodge MONACO · Dodge VOLARE
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →