NHTSA recall 84V122000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 84V122000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1984-10-30 |
| Owners notified | 1985-01-02 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Units potentially affected | 265 |
What is wrong
IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT ON STEERING SHAFT ALLOWS THE CONNECTOR ON THE SHAFT TO SLIP. STEERING MOVEMENTS WILL NOT BE TRANSMITTED TO THE GEAR BOX.
The remedy
THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE UPPER PINCH BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBO DIESELENGINES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
| 1985 JEEP CHEROKEE | Built 1984-04-01 to 1984-09-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 JEEP WAGONEER | Built 1984-04-01 to 1984-09-01. |
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