THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR
— Recall Campaign #05E042000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 38,768 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05E042000
| Manufacturer: | ZF SALES & SERVICE NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
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| Recall date: | June 20, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05E042000 |
| Units affected: | 38,768 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Corrective action:
- 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.