NHTSA recall campaign
77V123000
ManufacturerHENDRICKSON MFG. CO.Reported1977-08-15Affected79 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED USING A STANDARD TYPE NUT TO FASTEN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BACK OFF THE STEERING COLUMN AS A RESULT. THIS WILL ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE COLUMN.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STANDARD NUT WITH A SELF-LOCKING NUT THAT WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →