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NHTSA recall 79V221000

Steering › Rack and pinion

Buick Skylark and 3 more

Reported Oct 17, 1979161,225 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jan 1, 1979 – Jun 1, 1979

The defect

The steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. If this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable "free play" in the steering wheel.

The remedy

The dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Buick Skylark
1980
Chevrolet Citation
1980
Oldsmobile Omega
1980
Pontiac Phoenix
1980

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; gear mounting bracket.consequences of defect: this condition may result in degradation of steeringcontrol, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.