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NHTSA 92V072
Summary
THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN LOCKNUT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS AND INFERIOR SELF-LOCKING PROPERTIES.
CONSEQUENCE
THE LOCKNUT CAN LOOSEN, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THESTEERING SYSTEM AND IMPAIRED HANDLING.
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE LOCKNUT WITH AN IMPROVED LOCKNUT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH VIN LOWER THAN 87898.