American Motors Alliance, Encore (1983-1985): Steering
Recall 85V007000 · Jan 14, 1985 · Chrysler Corporation
184,508
vehicles affected
184,508
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 85V007000
- Date
- Jan 14, 1985
- Maker
- Chrysler Corporation
- Units affected
- 184,508
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Model years
- 1983-1985
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| American Motors | Alliance | 1983-1985 |
| American Motors | Encore | 1984-1985 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 85V007000?
2 models: American Motors Alliance (1983-1985), American Motors Encore (1984-1985), about 184,508 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 85V007000?
REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.