Steering: linkagesRecall 85V-094 · Executive vehicles

EXECUTIVE IND., INC. recall 85V-094 covers 775 Executive vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7752 models

ReportedJul 23, 1985Owners notified Jul 23, 1985

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V094000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

NUT SAFETY CLIP SECURING STEERING WHEEL WAS OMITTED AFTER REPLACEMENT LEATHER STEERING WHEEL WAS INSTALLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING WHEEL SECURING NUT MAY LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE WHEEL TO BE PULLED OFF THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

PROPERLY INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NUT SECURING CLIP.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES WITH CUSTOM LEATHER STEERING WHEELS. SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL NUT SAFETY CLIP.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Executive Diplomat1984, 1985

Executive Executive1984, 1985

Built to January 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.