Recall
Dodge W400 — 78V038000
NHTSA ID
78V038000
Make
Dodge
Model
W400
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-02-17
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
9,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
AN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CONTAINING A MISMATCHED POT COUPLING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS COUPLING MAY HAVE AN OVERSIZED SERRATION DIAMETER. AN OVERSIZED SERRATION COULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM ADEQUATELY TIGHTENING ONTO THE GEAR OR SHAFT SPLINES.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A REPLACEMENT SHAFT COUPLING.