Vehicle recall 77V211000 · November 28, 1977
Dodge Aspen, Dodge Charger and 6 more models
The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a cotter pin through the roll pin to ensure retention, at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tilt steering wheels.system: steering assembly; steering column coupling.consequences of defect: this condition would result in loss of steeringcapability and, possibly, loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V211000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 28, 1977
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- January 11, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Cordoba (1978): 1978
- Chrysler LeBaron (1978): 1978
- Dodge Aspen (1978): 1978
- Dodge Charger (1978): 1978
- Dodge DIPLOMAT (1978): 1978
- Dodge Monaco (1978): 1978
- Plymouth Fury (1978): 1978
- Plymouth Volare (1978): 1978
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