Vehicle recall 78V243000 · November 6, 1978
Jeep CJ-5 and CJ-7
The clamp bolts on the adjuster tube that fastens the connecting rod to the pitman arm end assembly may be loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The clamp bolts on the adjuster tube that fastens the connecting rod to the pitman arm end assembly may be loose. These loose bolts could cause shifting of the steering wheel position, relative to the straight-ahead-front wheel position, and loss of steering.
- Remedy
- The dealer will tighten the bolts where necessary, and check and correct the steering wheel alignment free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; linkages, clamp bolts.consequences of defect: loss of steering could cause loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V243000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 6, 1978
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 7, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 363
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
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