NHTSA Campaign Id 86V057000; Date: Apr. 28, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:1986 SAAB 900
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 59
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix:Replace and properly torque bolt.
Recall Notes:System: steering/u-joint clamp bolt. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 2, 1986
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