NHTSA recall 90V070000
Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
Audi 80 and 2 more
Reported Apr 10, 19906,600 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Sep 1, 1989 – Mar 1, 1990
The defect
Improperly manufactured steering lock bolts could break if driver applies excessive force to a locked steering wheel in an attempt to disengage the steering lock.
The risk
Bolt breakage would cause steering wheel to remain locked even after the driver turns the ignition key and attempts to move the car; this total loss of steering control could result in an accident.
The remedy
Replace complete steering lock assembly, including a modified lock bolt.