Recall 76V132000: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre and 21 more

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Vehicle recall filed Sep 7, 1976 55,564 units

Summary

The problem.

General motor campaign no 77-c-1.possibility that the steering intermediateshaft may have been assembled with coupling retainer locking tabs not bent overproperly or one or more of the lower flexible coupling rivets improperlypeened.if either of these conditions exists, the intermediate shaft assemblycould separate causing loss of steering control, and vehicle crash may occurwithout prior warning.(correct by inspecting, and replacing shaft wherenecessary).passenger vehicle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
76V132000
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report received
September 7, 1976
Owners notified
August 30, 1976
Units affected
55,564
Initiated by
the manufacturer

Affected vehicles

  • Buick Century: 1977
  • Buick Electra: 1977
  • Buick Lesabre: 1977
  • Buick Regal: 1977
  • Buick Skylark: 1977
  • Chevrolet Belair: 1977
  • Chevrolet Camaro: 1976, 1977
  • Chevrolet Caprice: 1977
  • Chevrolet Chevelle: 1977
  • Chevrolet EL Camino: 1977
  • Chevrolet Impala: 1977
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo: 1977
  • Chevrolet Nova: 1977
  • GMC Sprint: 1977
  • Oldsmobile 88: 1977
  • Oldsmobile 98: 1977
  • Oldsmobile Cutlass: 1977
  • Oldsmobile Omega: 1977
  • Pontiac Bonneville: 1977
  • Pontiac Catalina: 1977
  • Pontiac Firebird: 1976
  • Pontiac Grand Prix: 1977
  • Pontiac Lemans: 1977
  • Pontiac Ventura: 1977

Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.