ROSS GEAR DIV.: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by ROSS GEAR DIV. in 1983. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 5, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING

THE FIT OF THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING ON THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY NOT BE CORRECT. DUE TO OVERMACHINING IN THE BORE OF THE COUPLING, THE JOINT MAY BE LOOSE AND MAY LEAD TO ACCELERATED WEAR AND DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE.

NHTSA ID: 83E007000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,208

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

TWO DIFFERENT KITS WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. ONE KIT IS USED TO INSPECT VEHICLES ALREADY BUILT AND THE OTHER IS USED TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT, IF IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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