Recall 78V243000: Jeep CJ5, Jeep CJ7
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Summary
The problem. 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 fix. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V243000
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Report received
- November 6, 1978
- Owners notified
- December 7, 1978
- Built
- Sep 1, 1978 – Sep 1, 1978
- Units affected
- 363
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
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.