Make : GEO | Model : TRACKER | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : 19931201 - 19931201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V016000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940124 | Date Received by ODI: 19940121 | Date Added to Database: 19940131 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2502 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A LOWER STEERING SHAFT THAT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO A MISLOCATED WELD. |
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Consequence:
IF THE SEPARATION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN RESULT AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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