1984 AMERICAN MOTORS
Recall
Item Affected: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Date Announced: 06/22/2017
Description of Recall: THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Conequence:
Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH MANUAL STEERING. SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.
