Vehicle recall 77V086000 · June 7, 1977

1977 Pontiac Astre

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 204, "steering control rearward displacement".

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 204, "steering control rearward displacement". The construction of the clutch pedal bracket could permit rearward displacement of steering control into passenger compartment in excess of that allowable by the standard during the 30 MPH barrier crash test.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the brake and clutch pedal bracket with a bracket of revised design, at no charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; wheel and column.consequences of defect: this condition could increase the risk of injury todriver in the event of an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V086000
Reported to NHTSA: June 7, 1977
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: June 3, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 53
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 77V086000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Pontiac Astre (1977): 1977

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