NHTSA recall 85V091000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V091000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1985-07-18 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Units potentially affected | 2865 |
What is wrong
THE STEERING WHEEL COULD LOOSEN DUE TO INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE WHEEL SHAFT NUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOOSENING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE THE NUT AND ASSURE THAT IT IS RETAINED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND WAGONS. SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL SHAFT NUT:
| 1985 RENAULT FUEGO | Built 1984-06-01 to 1985-05-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 RENAULT SPORTWAGON | Built 1984-06-01 to 1985-05-01. |
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