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NHTSARecalled Aug 15, 1977 · #77V123000

STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED USING A STANDARD TYPE NUT TO FASTEN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BACK OFF THE STEERING COLUMN AS A RESULT. THIS WILL ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE COLUMN.

Product details

Product
STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
HENDRICKSON MFG. CO.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STANDARD NUT WITH A SELF-LOCKING NUT THAT WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice