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Buick Regal Recall 85V024: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA campaign 85V024, reported March 5, 1985, 48 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V024GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Problem
ONE OF THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE STEERING GEAR COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Risk
Remedy
TIGHTEN THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS.

Affected vehicles

Buick Regal1984