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NHTSARecalled May 22, 1986 · #86V066000

STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE STEERING WHEEL TO STEERING COLUMN SECURING NUT MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN AND/OR IMPROPERLY TORQUED AND MAY LOOSEN. THIS ALLOWS THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME DISENGAGED OR DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES DISENGAGED OR DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCED AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FEDERAL MOTORS INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

PROPERLY INSTALL AND TORQUE COLOR CODED SECURING NUTS TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION.

View the official CPSC notice