1986 SAAB 900 RECALL - #86V057000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1986 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1986 - 1/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
5/1/1986 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/2/1986 |
| # Affected |
59 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE AND PROPERLY TORQUE BOLT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING/U-JOINT CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1986 SAAB 900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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