NHTSA Recall 85V091000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V091000; Date: Jul. 18, 1985

Recalled Vehicles:

1985 Renault Fuego;  1985 Renault Sportwagon

Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 2,865

Recall Summary:

The steering wheel could loosen due to inadequate tightening of the wheel shaft nut. Consequence of defect: loosening of the steering wheel would affect the steering control of the car and may result in an accident.

How to Fix:

Properly torque the nut and assure that it is retained.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger cars and wagons. System: steering wheel shaft nut:

Also see:

All recalls of Renault vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.