Make : SATURN | Model : SL | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19940801 - 19940831 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V170000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940824 | Date Received by ODI: 19940914 | Date Added to Database: 19940922 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 931 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 VEHICLE'S MANUAL STEERING ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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