RENAULT FUEGO 1985: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V091000

Make Model Year
RENAULT FUEGO 1985
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-07-18 1985-07-24

Production Dates: 1984-06-01 - 1985-05-01

Manufacturers Involved: RENAULT, INCORPORATED

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2865

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE STEERING WHEEL COULD LOOSEN DUE TO INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE WHEEL SHAFT NUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOOSENING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

PROPERLY TORQUE THE NUT AND ASSURE THAT IT IS RETAINED.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND WAGONS. SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL SHAFT NUT: