THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS
— Recall Campaign #92V091000
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 25,059 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
92V091000
| Manufacturer: | Isuzu Motors Limited |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 06, 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 92V091000 |
| Units affected: | 25,059 |
- Description:
- THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
- Consequeces:
- FRACTURING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB CAN DECREASE THEDRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD REDUCE THE CRASH PROTECTION OF THESTEERING SYSTEM AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG.
- Corrective action:
- A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL HUB; AIR BAG SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS IN THE STEERING WHEELHUB.