NHTSA recall 94V-058 (94V058000)

steering recall reported April 4, 1994 - about 8,350 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V058000
Also written as: 94V-058
Reported: April 4, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~8,350
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE UPPER LOCKING BOLT HOLDING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY'S UNIVERSAL JOINT LOOSENS, IT CAN RENDER THE STEERING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PRESENT UNIVERSAL UPPER LOCKING BOLT, INSTALL A NEW ONE, AND TORQUE IT TO SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-058 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Eurovan - 1993

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