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NHTSA recall 78V038000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Dodge D100 and 9 more

Reported Feb 17, 19789,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Nov 1, 1977 – Dec 1, 1977

The defect

An intermediate steering shaft containing a mismatched pot coupling assembly may have been installed on the involved vehicles. This coupling may have an oversized serration diameter. An oversized serration could prevent the coupling from adequately tightening onto the gear or shaft splines.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement shaft coupling.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dodge D100
1978
Dodge D200
1978
Dodge D300
1978
Dodge D400
1978
Dodge Ramcharger
1978
Dodge W100
1978
Dodge W200
1978
Dodge W300
1978
Dodge W400
1978
Plymouth Trailduster
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks and utility trucks.system: steering; steering shaft coupling.consequences of defect: coupling slippage could occur which could result inloss of steering control without prior warning and a vehicle accident.note: if slippage occurs, a raspy noise will be apparent in the steeringsystem, accompanied by excessive free play when the steering wheel IS turned.