Vehicle recall 85V091000 · July 18, 1985

Renault Fuego and Sportwagon

The steering wheel could loosen due to inadequate tightening of the wheel shaft nut.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The steering wheel could loosen due to inadequate tightening of the wheel shaft nut. Consequence of defect: loosening of the steering wheel would affect the steering control of the car and may result in an accident.
Remedy: Properly torque the nut and assure that it is retained.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger cars and wagons. System: steering wheel shaft nut:

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V091000
Reported to NHTSA: July 18, 1985
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,865
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 85V091000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Renault Fuego (1985): 1985
Renault Sportwagon (1985): 1985

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