OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

85V007000

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

Reported Jan 14, 1985 · CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Summary

THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.

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