Vehicle recall 90V070000 · April 10, 1990
Audi 80, 90 and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V070000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 1990
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- April 6, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
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