NHTSA recall 90V070000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 90V070000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1990-04-10 |
| Owners notified | 1990-04-06 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Units potentially affected | 6600 |
What is wrong
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING LOCK BOLTS COULD BREAK IF DRIVER APPLIES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING LOCK.
What can happen
BOLT BREAKAGE WOULD CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO REMAIN LOCKED EVEN AFTER THE DRIVER TURNS THE IGNITION KEY AND ATTEMPTS TO MOVE THE CAR; THIS TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING LOCK BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS.
| 1990 AUDI 80 | Built 1989-09-01 to 1990-03-01. |
|---|---|
| 1990 AUDI 90 | Built 1989-09-01 to 1990-03-01. |
| 1990 AUDI QUATTRO | Built 1989-09-01 to 1990-03-01. |
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