Vehicle recall 77V176000 · October 14, 1977

Dodge D-Series, Dodge Ramcharger and 1 more model

The steering columns on the involved vehicles may have been misassembled, resulting in the master serration for steering wheel indexing being mislocated by 180 degrees.

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

Summary: The steering columns on the involved vehicles may have been misassembled, resulting in the master serration for steering wheel indexing being mislocated by 180 degrees. The tie rod may have been adjusted in attempting to overcome this condition and this may have caused insufficient tie rod thread engagement to the sleeve attachment.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the lower steering shaft assembly with a correctly indexed assembly which will locate the steering wheel in the correct position. Tie rod assembly will also be inspected and adjusted to ensure proper thread engagement.
Notes: Vehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; steering columns.consequences of defect: the tie rod could become disengaged, causing a loss ofsteering control without prior warning, and a vehicle accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V176000
Reported to NHTSA: October 14, 1977
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 9, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 600
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Column

Recall 77V176000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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