Toyota Corolla 1978

Model Corolla made in 1978 by Toyota got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
80V028000TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.from 05/01/1977 to 10/01/1979V (Vehicle)7939203/28/1980MFRTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/18/198004/04/1980
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer 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.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; steering gear box lock nut.consequences of defect: this condition could result in free play of thesteering gear, possible loss of steering control and an accident.