JEEP CJ5 1979: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V243000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | CJ5 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-12-07 | 1978-11-06 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-09-01 - 1978-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 363
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE CLAMP BOLTS ON THE ADJUSTER TUBE THAT FASTENS THE CONNECTING ROD TO THE PITMAN ARM END ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE. THESE LOOSE BOLTS COULD CAUSE SHIFTING OF THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION, RELATIVE TO THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD-FRONT WHEEL POSITION, AND LOSS OF STEERING.
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY, AND CHECK AND CORRECT THE STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES, CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
