Steering — Rack And Pinion

Date Announced

OCT 17, 1979

Vehicles Affected

161,225

NHTSA Campaign #

79V221000

Summary

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.

Actions

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