DODGE POLARA 1967: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 68V052000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | POLARA | 1967 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1968-05-15 | 1968-05-21 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13963
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING ON STANDARD STEERING CAN EVENTUALLY FAIL WHEN OPERATED UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS.FAILURE OF LOWER BEARING BY ITSELF DOES NOT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.HOWEVER, IN TAXICAB-POLICE SERVICE, WHICH INVOLVES BOTH HIGH MILEAGE AND UNUSUALLY HIGH NUMBER OF TURNS PER MILE, CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN SCORING OR GROOVING OF STEERING SHAFT WITH EVENTUAL SHAFT BREAKAGE AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING BEARING AND SHAFT AND REPLACING BEARING IF NECESSARY.'
