OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
77V012000
Steering:linkages
Reported Jan 1, 1977 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE COTTER PIN MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED AND THE RETAINING NUT IMPROPERLY SECURED. CONSEQUENTLY, THE STEERING LINKAGE COULD DETACH FROM THE PITMAN ARM.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE ATTACHING NUT TO SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALL A COTTER PIN, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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