PONTIAC SUNBIRD 1976: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V018000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | SUNBIRD | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1976-02-13 | 1976-02-10 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76C08.PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-10.BUICK CAMPAIGN NON/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE WASHERS USED WITH THE BOLTS TO ATTACH THE STEERINGGEAR TO FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HARDENED, AND THEIR INSIDE DIAMETERMAY BE TOO LARGE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE ATTACHING BOLT BOLT TORQUE MAYNOT BE MAINTAINED, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE AT THE FRAME.IFDRIVER DOES NOT HEED THIS CONDITION, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING AFFECTED WASHERS WHERE NECESSARY.'
