NHTSA Recall 94V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V058000; Date: Apr. 4, 1994
If the upper locking bolt holding the steering assembly's universal joint loosens, it can render the steering system inoperative and cause an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Volkswagen Eurovan
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 8,350
Recall Summary:
These steering wheels and include a universal joint which is attached to steering shafts and secured by locking bolts. The universal joint's upper locking bolt was not sufficiently torqued during manufacture, and can eventually loosen.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the present universal upper locking bolt, install a new one, and torque it to specifications.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; wheel and column. Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with impact collapsible steeringwheel. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free ofcharge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Also, contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 20, 1994
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