NHTSA Campaign 86V058000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported May 2, 1986 · 3,333 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED. ALSO, THE STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IMPROPERLY TIGHTEN WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY CAUSE THE LUGS TO BREAK AND EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE WHEEL FALLING OFF. IMPROPERLY TIGHTEN STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLT MAY CAUSE COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
PROPERLY TIGHTEN BOTH WHEEL LUG NUTS AND STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP | WRANGLER | 1987 | 3,333 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 86V058000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.