Vehicle recall 78V019000 · January 24, 1978
Chevrolet Monza, Chevrolet P30 and 4 more models
The intermediate shaft coupling on the involved vehicles may have been machined oversized in the serration area where it attaches to the steering column.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The intermediate shaft coupling on the involved vehicles may have been machined oversized in the serration area where it attaches to the steering column. This would prevent the coupling from properly tightening on the shaft when the clamp and pinch bolt were installed.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the shaft coupling, if necessary, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks and buses.system: steering; shaft coupling.consequeces of defect: the coupling may slip on the shaft when the steeringwheel is turned. Under continued operation, the pinch bolt may bypass the notchin the steering shaft under high steering effort. Loss of steering control andan accident may result.note: a raspy noise, accompanied by increased free play in the steering wheel,may indicate the defect.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V019000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 24, 1978
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- January 23, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22,268
- 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.
- Buick Skyhawk (1978): 1978
- Chevrolet Monza (1978): 1978
- Chevrolet P30 (1978): 1978
- GMC P30 (1978): 1978
- Oldsmobile Starfire (1978): 1978
- Pontiac Sunbird (1978): 1978
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