AMERICAN MOTORS AMERICAN 1967: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 67V049000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTORS | AMERICAN | 1967 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1967-05-09 | 1967-05-15 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9690
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.THIS COULD CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION WHICH, EVEN THOUGH NOT NOTICEABLE TO THE DRIVER, MIGHT SUBJECT THE STEERING SHAFT TO ABNORMAL STRESSES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.THESE STRESSES MAY CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO BREAK WITH RESULTANT LOSS OF STEERING.'INSPECT AND REPLACE STEERING SHAFT WITH IMPROVED DESIGN.'
