Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V070000

Steering: column locking: anti-theft device

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-04-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V070000

Steering: column locking: anti-theft device

Component
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
6,600
Reported to NHTSA
1990-04-10
Owners notified
1990-04-06

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING LOCK BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Audi 801990
Audi 901990
Audi Quattro1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.