FEDERAL MOTORS INC.: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by FEDERAL MOTORS INC. in 1986. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1985

1986

May 22, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN

THE STEERING WHEEL TO STEERING COLUMN SECURING NUT MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN AND/OR IMPROPERLY TORQUED AND MAY LOOSEN. THIS ALLOWS THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME DISENGAGED OR DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES DISENGAGED OR DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCED AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID: 86V066000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 650

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

PROPERLY INSTALL AND TORQUE COLOR CODED SECURING NUTS TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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