MID BUS SL 1995: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : MID BUS | Model : SL | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1994-08-01 - 1994-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V170000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-08-24 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-09-14 | Date Added to Database: 1994-09-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 931 | ||
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Summary:
THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED CAUSING THE SHAFT TO FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; MANUAL; GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL STEERING.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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