NHTSA recall 97V-169 (97V169000)
steering recall reported October 7, 1997 - about 375,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V169000
- Also written as
- 97V-169
- Reported
- October 7, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~375,000
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT.
Why it is dangerous
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER WITH A COUPLER DESIGN THAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-169 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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