FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL 1986: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V066000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL MOTORS | FEDERAL | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-06-22 | 1986-05-22 | 1986-05-27 |
Production Dates: 1983-04-01 - 1986-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: FEDERAL MOTORS INC.
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 650
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
PROPERLY INSTALL AND TORQUE COLOR CODED SECURING NUTS TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION.
SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.
