Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 89V-153 · Scania vehicles
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 89V-153 covers 204 Scania vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V153000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN YOKE END, THAT SECURES UNIVERSAL JOINT BEARING CUPS, MAY NOT BE OF THE CORRECT EXECUTION AND CAPS COULD COME LOOSE.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING SHAFT.
SYSTEM:STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCK SERIES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN.
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, 1988 to April 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.