Recall 86V066000: Federal motors inc.

Report received

May 22, 1986

Manufacturer

Federal motors inc.

Potentially affected

650vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Remedy

Properly install and torque color coded securing nuts to prevent steering wheel separation.