JEEP CJ5 1978: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V049000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | CJ5 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-05-09 | 1978-03-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-11-01 - 1977-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2726
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE COUPLING WHICH ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE OVERSIZED SERRATIONS WHICH COULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM BEING PROPERLY TIGHTENED IN THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS MAY ALSO CAUSE FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE COUPLINGS REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT TO GEAR COUPLINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
