Engineering Analysis · Closed
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENT
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V155000.
Campaign 98V155000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
By letter dated july 8, 1998, the manufacturer advised nhtsa of it decision to initiate a safety recall of approximately 105,000 of the subject 1994 model year vehicles built in japan.this safety recall does not include the estimated 218,000 similar vehicles manufactured in the united states.nhtsa has designated this recall action as campaign number 98v-155.a copy of the manufacturer's letter to nhtsa regarding this action is attached.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.