Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 86V-066 · 1983–1986 Federal Motors Federal
FEDERAL MOTORS INC. recall 86V-066 covers 650 1983–1986 Federal Motors Federal for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V066000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
PROPERLY INSTALL AND TORQUE COLOR CODED SECURING NUTS TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION.
SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.
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 April 1, 1983 to May 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.