Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Date Announced
OCT 20, 1986
Vehicles Affected
120,261
NHTSA Campaign #
86V138000
Summary
The two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a significant force directly to the steering gearbox. Consequence of defect: Steering control would be lost.
Actions
Bolt two specially formed plates to the disengagement element so that steering capability will be retained.
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