BUICK ENCORE 1984: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : BUICK | Model : ENCORE | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1982-07-01 - 1984-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V007000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-01-14 | Date Added to Database: 1985-01-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 184508 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR. |
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