Defect Description For Recall
The Steering Columns On The Involved Vehicles May Have Been Misassembled, Resulting In The Master Serration For Steering Wheel Indexing Being Mislocated By 180 Degrees. The Tie Rod May Have Been Adjusted In Attempting To Overcome This Condition And This May Have Caused Insufficient Tie Rod Thread Engagement To The Sleeve Attachment.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
D SERIES
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
77V176000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Lower Steering Shaft Assembly With A Correctly Indexed Assembly Which Will Locate The Steering Wheel In The Correct Position. Tie Rod Assembly Will Also Be Inspected And Adjusted To Ensure Proper Thread Engagement.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
600
Date Owners Notified
19771209
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19771014