Recall
American Motors Alliance — 85V007000
NHTSA ID
85V007000
Make
American Motors
Model
Alliance
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-01-14
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
184,508
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD.