VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Toyota Motor Corporation – TOYOTA/STEERING WHEEL
Report Received Date | 07/08/1998 |
NHTSA ID | 98V155000 |
Consequence Summary | THE NUT CAN EVENTUALLY COME OFF ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE STEERING SET NUT. |
Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
Potentially Affected | 104928 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98V155000) |
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