Recalls for 1983 Isuzu I Mark

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:COLUMN

Posted on: 1983-05-18
Description
The tilt steering wheel lock mechanism that holds the steering wheel in place may break.  Failure of the locking mechanism would allow the steering wheel to tilt, unrestrained.  The wheel may travel to the high or low position.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the steering tilt locking pin with a new pin at no charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a tilt steering wheel.system: steering; tilt steering lock pin.consequences of defect: if the locking pin breaks, allowing the steering wheelto tilt unrestrained, steering can be awkward.  If the failure occurs while thevehicle is in motion, the driver may lose control and an accident could result.note: until the vehicle is repaired, the following precautions should beobserved: do not exert upward or downward pressure on the steering wheel;should the failure occur while driving, move the steering wheel all the way upor down and steer carefully to a safe area beside the road.