Recall
Chevrolet Monza — 78V019000
NHTSA ID
78V019000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Monza
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-01-24
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
22,268
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MACHINED OVERSIZED IN THE SERRATION AREA WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WOULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM PROPERLY TIGHTENING ON THE SHAFT WHEN THE CLAMP AND PINCH BOLT WERE INSTALLED.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SHAFT COUPLING, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.