NHTSA recall 98V-116 (98V116000)
steering recall reported May 29, 1998 - about 90,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V116000
- Also written as
- 98V-116
- Reported
- May 29, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~90,000
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CRIMPED DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Why it is dangerous
IF A RIVET IS NOT CRIMPED, THE FLEX JOINT CAN ROTATE ON THE SHAFT AND THERE WOULD BE A REDUCTION IN OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT RIVETS AND REPLACE ANY SHAFTS WITH UNCRIMPED RIVETS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-116 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.