AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE 1985: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V007000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTORS | ENCORE | 1985 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1985-01-14 | 1985-01-24 |
Production Dates: 1982-07-01 - 1984-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 184508
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.
