Make : AMERICAN MOTORS | Model : ENCORE | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19820701 - 19841101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V007000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850114 | Date Added to Database: 19850124 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 184508 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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