VIP Steering recall

Recalled June 4, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90E015000 · VIP

Hazard

THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

RETROFIT WITH HUB PLATE TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL FROM COMING LOOSE FROM THE HUB.

Units

2,025 units

Description

THE HOLES IN THE STEERING WHEEL SPOKE ARE TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY FIT OVER THE MATING PINS ON THE HUB ALLOWING ROTATIONAL "FREE PLAY" AND CAUSING THE PINS TO SHEAR OFF.

What to do

RETROFIT WITH HUB PLATE TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL FROM COMING LOOSE FROM THE HUB.

Product

VIP VIP

Manufacturer(s)

VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT PRDCT

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →