Vehicle recall 76V018000 · February 10, 1976
Chevrolet Monza, Buick Skyhawk and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Chevrolet campaign no 76C08.PONTIAC campaign no 76-C-10.BUICK campaign non/a.possibility that the washers used with the bolts to attach the steeringgear to frame may not have been properly hardened, and their inside diametermay be too large.if this condition exists, the attaching bolt bolt torque maynot be maintained, causing the steering gear to become loose at the frame.ifdriver does not heed this condition, it could result in a vehicle crash.(correct by inspecting and replacing affected washers where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 76V018000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 10, 1976
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 13, 1976
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Skyhawk (1976): 1976
- Chevrolet Monza (1976): 1976
- Pontiac Sunbird (1976): 1976
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