Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 86V-057 · 1986 Saab 900
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 86V-057 covers 59 1986 Saab 900 for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
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
The fix
REPLACE AND PROPERLY TORQUE BOLT.
SYSTEM: STEERING/U-JOINT CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.