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Audi 80 Recall 90V070: Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device

NHTSA campaign 90V070, reported April 10, 1990, 6,600 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V070VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Problem
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.
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.
Remedy
REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING LOCK BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS.

Affected vehicles

Audi 801990
Audi 901990
Audi Quattro1990