Make : BUICK | Model : REGAL | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19840701 - 19840701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V024000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19850315 | Date Received by ODI: 19850305 | Date Added to Database: 19850311 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 48 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ONE OF THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE STEERING GEAR COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
TIGHTEN THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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