Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 85V-091 · Renault vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 85V-091 covers 2,865 Renault vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
PROPERLY TORQUE THE NUT AND ASSURE THAT IT IS RETAINED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND WAGONS. SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL SHAFT NUT:
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1984 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.