Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FEDERAL MOTORS
Model Of Vehicle
FEDERAL
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
86V066000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Properly Install And Torque Color Coded Securing Nuts To Prevent Steering Wheel Separation.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Federal Motors Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19830401
End Of Manufacture
19860501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
650
Date Owners Notified
19860622
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Federal Motors Inc.
Date Report Received
19860522