Recall 79V215000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1978-1978 PLYMOUTH HORIZON
RECALL This recall affects up to 31,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V215000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 31,000 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT COUPLING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN OVERSIZED SERRATION DIAMETER IN THE ATTACHMENT AREA TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. SINCE THIS OVERSIZED COUPLING MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY ENGAGED ON THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT, THE ATTACHMENT MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN STEERING FREE PLAY.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT COUPLING ASSEMBLIES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH PROPERLY MACHINED COMPONENTS. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE.
Related Recalls for PLYMOUTH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10E059000 | 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 22,689 | |
| 10E034000 | 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | EQUIPMENT | 6,686 | |
| 09E056000 | 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 5,787 | |
| 09E043000 | 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | EQUIPMENT | 30,351 | |
| 08E033000 | 1989 PLYMOUTH HORIZON | SUSPENSION | 6,903 | |
| 07E104000 | 1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1,657 | |
| 07E064000 | 1978 PLYMOUTH SAPPORO | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 34,000 | |
| 06E091000 | 1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 24,358 | |
| 06E088000 | 1997 PLYMOUTH PROWLER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 39,243 | |
| 06V001000 | 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 216,299 |