DODGE ASPEN 1978: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V211000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | ASPEN | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-01-11 | 1977-11-28 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-12-01 - 1977-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE COLUMNS MAY CONTAIN STEERING SHAFTS IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ROLL PIN RETAINING NOTCH WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP. THIS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE REST OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A COTTER PIN THROUGH THE ROLL PIN TO ENSURE RETENTION, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING WHEELS.SYSTEM: STEERING ASSEMBLY; STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCAPABILITY AND, POSSIBLY, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
