Recall 77V176000: 1978 Dodge D Series and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 14, 1977

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

600vehicles

Model years

1978

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The steering columns on the involved vehicles may have been misassembled, resulting in the master serration for steering wheel indexing being mislocated by 180 degrees. The tie rod may have been adjusted in attempting to overcome this condition and this may have caused insufficient tie rod thread engagement to the sleeve attachment.

Remedy

Dealer will replace the lower steering shaft assembly with a correctly indexed assembly which will locate the steering wheel in the correct position. Tie rod assembly will also be inspected and adjusted to ensure proper thread engagement.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Dodge D Series0 complaints
• 1978 Dodge Ramcharger0 complaints