Buick Skyhawk 1978

Model Skyhawk made in 1978 by Buick got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
78V019000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 11/01/1977 to 12/01/1977	V (Vehicle)	22268	01/23/1978	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	01/24/1978	10/12/1979
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace the shaft coupling, if necessary, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks and buses.system: steering; shaft coupling.consequeces of defect: the coupling may slip on the shaft when the steeringwheel is turned. under continued operation, the pinch bolt may bypass the notchin the steering shaft under high steering effort. loss of steering control andan accident may result.note: a raspy noise, accompanied by increased free play in the steering wheel,may indicate the defect.