Audi 80, 90, Quattro (1990): Steering
Recall 90V070000 · Apr 10, 1990 · Volkswagen of America,inc
6,600
vehicles affected
6,600
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 90V070000
- Date
- Apr 10, 1990
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 6,600
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Column locking > Anti-theft device
- Model years
- 1990
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 90V070000?
3 models: Audi 80 (1990), Audi 90 (1990), Audi Quattro (1990), about 6,600 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 90V070000?
REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.