Defect Description For Recall
The Intermediate Shaft Coupling On The Involved Vehicles May Have Been Machined Oversized In The Serration Area Where It Attaches To The Steering Column. This Would Prevent The Coupling From Properly Tightening On The Shaft When The Clamp And Pinch Bolt Were Installed.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
SKYHAWK
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
78V019000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Shaft Coupling, If Necessary, Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19771101
End Of Manufacture
19771201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
22268
Date Owners Notified
19780123
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19780124