9999 VIP STEERING WHEEL Recall

Campaign:: 06E007000 on 01/23/2006
Component:: Steering:wheel and handle bar
Affected:: 1,845
Defect:: Certain models of aftermarket vehicle improvement products' (vip) steering wheel manufactured between september 1998 and january 2005. see vip's defect information report for a list of the steering wheel part numbers affected. these aftermarket steering wheel assemblies, using a particular combination of parts and fasteners, are sold for installation on certain freightliner trucks and prevost and mci motorhomes. some of the steering wheels may have been assembled with a huck fastener which is too short and does not allow proper huck collar engagement.
Consequence:: The steering wheel will feel loose on the hub for a period of time, with the subsequent possibly of a complete separation. steering wheel separation will result in a loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Vip will notify its owners and replace the affected steering wheels free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact vip at 847-395-7250.
Notes:: Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.