Jeep 1978 Steering recall
Recalled March 9, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V049000 · Jeep
Remedy
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE COUPLINGS REPLACED.
Units
2,726 units
Description
THE COUPLING WHICH ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE OVERSIZED SERRATIONS WHICH COULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM BEING PROPERLY TIGHTENED IN THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS MAY ALSO CAUSE FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
What to do
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE COUPLINGS REPLACED.
Product
Jeep CJ5 · Jeep CJ7
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →