Defect Description For Recall
Certain Models Of Aftermarket Vehicle Improvement Products’ (Vip) Steering Wheel Manufactured Between September 1998 And January 2005. See Vip’S Defect Information Report For A List Of The Steering Wheel Part Numbers Affected. These Aftermarket Steering Wheel Assemblies, Using A Particular Combination Of Parts And Fasteners, Are Sold For Installation On Certain Freightliner Trucks And Prevost And MCI Motorhomes. Some Of The Steering Wheels May Have Been Assembled With A Huck Fastener Which Is Too Short And Does Not Allow Proper Huck Collar Engagement.
Make Of Vehicle
VIP
Model Of Vehicle
STEERING WHEEL
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E007000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
The Steering Wheel Will Feel Loose On The Hub For A Period Of Time, With The Subsequent Possibly Of A Complete Separation. Steering Wheel Separation Will Result In A Loss Of Steering Control, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
VIP Will Notify Its Owners And Replace The Affected Steering Wheels Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 31, 2006. Owners May Contact VIP At 847-395-7250.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vehicle Improvement Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1845
Date Owners Notified
20060331
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vehicle Improvement Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060124
Make Campaign Number
VIP002