OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
86V066000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported May 22, 1986 · FEDERAL MOTORS INC.
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
PROPERLY INSTALL AND TORQUE COLOR CODED SECURING NUTS TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.
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