Recall
Toyota Corolla — 80V028000
NHTSA ID
80V028000
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1980-03-18
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
79,392
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ENOUGH ON THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WORM GEAR ADJUSTER MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE FROM HARD REPEATED STEERING.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BOX ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER TO PREVENT STEERING INSTABILITY.