NHTSA recall 96V-147 (96V147000)
steering recall reported August 8, 1996 - about 12,538 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V147000
- Also written as
- 96V-147
- Reported
- August 8, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~12,538
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-147 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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