NHTSA recall 90V-070 (90V070000)

steering recall reported April 10, 1990 - about 6,600 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V070000
Also written as: 90V-070
Reported: April 10, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~6,600
Component: steering

What is being recalled

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING LOCK BOLTS COULD BREAK IF DRIVER APPLIES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING LOCK.

Why it is dangerous

BOLT BREAKAGE WOULD CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO REMAIN LOCKED EVEN AFTER THE DRIVER TURNS THE IGNITION KEY AND ATTEMPTS TO MOVE THE CAR; THIS TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-070 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Audi 80 - 1990

Audi 90 - 1990

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