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Safety recall · 86V057000

Steering wheel / handle bar Saab recall

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 28, 1986. It covers about 59 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V057000
Reported
Apr 28, 1986
Vehicles
59
Area
Steering

The problem

The bolt in the upper steering column u-joint clamp may have been over torqued and may break. Consequence of defect: a broken u-joint clamp may allow the steering shaft to pull out of the joint and result in loss of steering control and possibly an accident.

The fix

REPLACE AND PROPERLY TORQUE BOLT.

Contacts

System: steering/u-joint clamp bolt. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Saab dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V057000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Saab 90092C

Questions

Is the 86V057000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. SAAB CARS USA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V057000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V057000 announced?

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on April 28, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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