Federal Motors Federal (1983) – 86V066000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

FEDERAL MOTORS

Model Of Vehicle

FEDERAL

Year

1983

Recall Campaign Number

86V066000

Component Description

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Properly Install And Torque Color Coded Securing Nuts To Prevent Steering Wheel Separation.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Federal Motors Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19830401

End Of Manufacture

19860501

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

650

Date Owners Notified

19860622

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Federal Motors Inc.

Date Report Received

19860522

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard