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From: Jackson MS
https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm-reca...tsa-77v115000/
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The brushed horn button was subject to a NHTSA recall on July 28, 1977.
https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm-reca...tsa-77v115000/
https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm-reca...tsa-77v115000/
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yup, lots of people didn't bother taking it in for the recall. was plenty dumb. supposedly the aluminum horn button could blind you with reflection from the Sun. I still have the brushed aluminum one in my car. never been blinded.
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To be precise...the 1977 brushed aluminum horn button was introduced with N37 tilt-telescopic column through VIN 418637. After VIN 418637, the horn button is painted interior color. The lock ring was brushed aluminum between VIN 413504 and 418637. Before and after that, the lever was color keyed. Brushed aluminum button and lock ring were recalled due to reflections from sunlight that could affect driver vision
Last edited by hunt4cleanair; Dec 31, 2020 at 03:22 AM.
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And lucky for me. I have both the button and lock ring in brushed aluminum. looks great. and after driving the car for over 30 years. never blinded!
However, ride any Harley with a chrome speedo dash on the tank. I get blinded almost everyday! I'm a Harley Mechanic. And yet they STILL make them this way.
Like I said, dumb recall.
However, ride any Harley with a chrome speedo dash on the tank. I get blinded almost everyday! I'm a Harley Mechanic. And yet they STILL make them this way.
Like I said, dumb recall.
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And lucky for me. I have both the button and lock ring in brushed aluminum. looks great. and after driving the car for over 30 years. never blinded!
However, ride any Harley with a chrome speedo dash on the tank. I get blinded almost everyday! I'm a Harley Mechanic. And yet they STILL make them this way.
Like I said, dumb recall.
However, ride any Harley with a chrome speedo dash on the tank. I get blinded almost everyday! I'm a Harley Mechanic. And yet they STILL make them this way.
Like I said, dumb recall.
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there ya go! I'm no photographer, but should give you a clue. Dec.1st. 76 build. vin starts with 414. Cheers
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I located a copy of the recall letter, maybe I can find it and post it for you to see. It was a voluntary recall that many did not follow. Those aluminum covers, with the letter, are collectors items now. I'll look and see if I can find the letter.
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I have a copy of the recall letter I can probably figure how to scan it and send you a copy. I purchased a lock ring and horn button for my 77 and another member on here was kind enough to get me a copy of the recall. If I remember correctly it was the guy you sold yours to David.
