NHTSA recall 86V058000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Jeep Wrangler
Reported May 2, 19863,333 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Feb 1, 1986 – Apr 1, 1986
The defect
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.
The remedy
Properly tighten both wheel lug nuts and steering shaft clamp bolts.