Vehicle recall 77V038000 · March 16, 1977
1975-1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
The bolts which secure the steering rack assembly to the chassis may not have been properly tightened and as a result may become loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The bolts which secure the steering rack assembly to the chassis may not have been properly tightened and as a result may become loose. An increasing amount of steering wheel play may develop.
- Remedy
- The dealer will tighten all loose bolts to specifications, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; steering rack attaching bolts.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: an audible clunking sound may be heard on left or right hand turns,signifying loose bolts.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 16, 1977
- Filed by
- ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- March 15, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › 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.
- Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1975-1976): 1976, 1975
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