OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
05E042000
Steering:linkages
Reported Jun 20, 2005 · ZF SALES & SERVICE NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Summary
THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOX.
Consequence
DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL CONDUCT THE REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS ISSUE.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
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