NHTSA Recall 77V038000
Filed by ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED. Component: Steering. Reported 1977-03-16. An estimated 4,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY TO THE CHASSIS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND AS A RESULT MAY BECOME LOOSE. AN INCREASING AMOUNT OF STEERING WHEEL PLAY MAY DEVELOP.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN ALL LOOSE BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING RACK ATTACHING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: AN AUDIBLE CLUNKING SOUND MAY BE HEARD ON LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS,SIGNIFYING LOOSE BOLTS.
Does this recall apply to your car?
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