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Engineering Analysis · Closed

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENT

Action number
EA97014
Opened
Jun 3, 1997
Closed
Jul 14, 1998
Outcome
Recall 98V155000

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.