NHTSA Recall 66V032001: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on January 19, 1966, covering an estimated 138,878 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Chevelle.

138,878

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1966

owners notified (November 10)

NHTSA campaign	66V032001
Component	STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Report received	January 19, 1966
Owner notification	November 10, 1966
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

Possibility that steering shaft may have been improperly installed.this could cause a binding condition which, even though not noticable to the owner ,might subject the shaft to abnormal stresses under certain conditions.should these stresses be severe enough or extend over a sufficient period of time, the steering shaft could break with resultant loss of steering.(replace all shafts with improved design.)

Vehicles covered by recall 66V032001

Make and model	Model years
Chevrolet Chevelle	1967
Chevrolet El Camino	1967

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.