OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
86V057000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported Apr 28, 1986 · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Summary
THE BOLT IN THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT CLAMP MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TORQUED AND MAY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BROKEN U-JOINT CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFT TO PULL OUT OF THE JOINT AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
REPLACE AND PROPERLY TORQUE BOLT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING/U-JOINT CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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