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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
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UPCs
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What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice