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NHTSA recall 78V244000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Chevrolet DF90 and 1 more

Reported Nov 7, 1978519 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Sep 1, 1977 – Aug 1, 1978

The defect

The steering wheel may have been assembled with steering wheel retention fasteners that were not sufficiently tightened. The steering wheel could become loose and separate from the steering wheel hub.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the steering wheel hub and properly secure with new fasteners without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet DF90
1978
GMC DF95
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with optional sport steering wheels.system: steering; steering wheel retention fasteners.consequences of defect: should steering wheel separation occur, loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident could result.