1978 CHEVROLET DF90 RECALL - #78V244000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS THAT WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME LOOSE AND SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 CHEVROLET DF90 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1977 - 8/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/22/1978 |
| # Affected |
519 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS THAT WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME LOOSE AND SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL HUB. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND PROPERLY SECURE WITH NEW FASTENERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SPORT STEERING WHEELS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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