2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1982-12-15
Description
On the involved vehicles, the self locking nuts that connect the lower steering column shaft to the flexible coupling may not have been sufficiently tightened. These nuts can come loose.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will do a torque check of the self-locking nuts and, if the nuts are found to be loose, they will be tightened to the proper torque specifications, free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; self locking nuts (steering column).consequences of defect: if the nuts loosen and fall off, this can lead to lossof vehicle control and an accident.note: prior warning to the driver should occur in the form of abnormal steeringplay, caused by the loose nuts.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1982-11-09
Description
On some of the involved vehicles, the knurled nut, part of the rubber mount assembly which supports the differential, may have been cracked due to over-torquing of the final drive attaching bolt. This bolt may become loose, and continued operation may cause it to fall out.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and repair or replace attaching assembly, as necessary, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; axle assembly.consequences of defect: should the bolt fall out, the final drive unit couldlower. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: a loosened bolt may be evidenced by a vibration or rattling noise in therear axle area.