Vehicle recall 79V221000 · October 17, 1979
Chevrolet Citation, Oldsmobile Omega and 2 more models
The steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. If this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable "free play" in the steering wheel.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; gear mounting bracket.consequences of defect: this condition may result in degradation of steeringcontrol, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V221000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 17, 1979
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 8, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 161,225
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Skylark (1980): 1980
- Chevrolet Citation (1980): 1980
- Oldsmobile Omega (1980): 1980
- Pontiac Phoenix (1980): 1980
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