Recall
Jeep Cj5 — 78V049000
NHTSA ID
78V049000
Make
Jeep
Model
Cj5
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-03-09
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
2,726
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE COUPLING WHICH ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE OVERSIZED SERRATIONS WHICH COULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM BEING PROPERLY TIGHTENED IN THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS MAY ALSO CAUSE FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
Remedy
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE COUPLINGS REPLACED.