STARCRAFT SL 1996: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : STARCRAFT | Model : SL | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-12-01 - 1996-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V138000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-08-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-08-29 | Date Added to Database: 1997-08-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14580 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL STEERING. THE PINION BEARING CAGE IN THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE UNDER HIGH STEERING SYSTEM LOAD CONDITIONS, SUCH AS PARKING LOT OR SIMILAR LOW SPEED MANEUVERS. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PINION GEAR DISENGAGING FROM THE RACK CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-833-6000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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