| Make : FEDERAL | Model : FEDERAL | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19830401 - 19860501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V066000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860622 | Date Received by ODI: 19860522 | Date Added to Database: 19860527 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FEDERAL MOTORS INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FEDERAL MOTORS INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 650 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
PROPERLY INSTALL AND TORQUE COLOR CODED SECURING NUTS TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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