Saab Recall 86V057000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 86V057000 · announced April 28, 1986 · filed by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. · 59 units affected

The problem

THE BOLT IN THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT CLAMP MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TORQUED AND MAY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BROKEN U-JOINT CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFT TO PULL OUT OF THE JOINT AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE AND PROPERLY TORQUE BOLT.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING/U-JOINT CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.