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Transportation Steering recall
Recalled May 30, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79E008000 · Transportation
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE SHAFT KITS WITH NEW IMPROVED KITS.
Units
1,852 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE SHAFT KITS WITH NEW IMPROVED KITS.
Product
Transportation TRANSPORTATION
Manufacturer(s)
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →