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1978 TOYOTA COROLLA Recall - Campaign #80V028000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1978 TOYOTA COROLLA RECALL - #80V028000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

THE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ENOUGH ON THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WORM GEAR ADJUSTER MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE FROM HARD REPEATED STEERING.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1978 TOYOTA COROLLA
Manufacturer TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Manufactured between 5/1/1977 - 10/1/1979
Recalled on 4/4/1980
Influenced by TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Owners Notified on 3/28/1980
# Affected 79,392
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
 
Description THE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ENOUGH ON THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WORM GEAR ADJUSTER MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE FROM HARD REPEATED STEERING.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BOX ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER TO PREVENT STEERING INSTABILITY.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BOX LOCK NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FREE PLAY OF THESTEERING GEAR, POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins Jun 14, 2021 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.

Jun 14, 2021 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.

Oct 15, 2018 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

Oct 15, 2018 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.





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