Recall 2002170

The issue

On certain vehicles, the joint between the lower portion of the steering column and the upper end of the intermediate steering shaft may have a missing or loose pinch bolt. Although less likely, this condition could also occur at the lower end of the intermediate steering shaft at the steering gear connection. If a pinch bolt is missing or vibrates loose, the intermediate shaft could separate from the steering column or steering gear, and/or allow relative rotation (slip) between the joined shafts. This would cause a loss of steering control, which could result in a vehicle collision. Correction: The dealer will inspect both ends of the intermediate steering shaft to ensure the pinch bolt is installed and/or properly torqued. If the bolt and nut are missing, new ones will be installed.

Description (français)

Sur certains véhicules, un boulon du joint entre la section inférieur de la colonne de direction et l'extrémité supérieure de l'arbre de direction intermédiaire pourrait être desserré ou manquant. Plus rarement, il pourrait aussi manquer sur le bout inférieur de l'arbre de direction intermédiaire. Si ce boulon manque ou se desserre, l'arbre de direction intermédiaire pourrait se séparer de la colonne de direction ou de la boîte de direction et causer un glissement entre les arbres, ce qui pourrait causer une perte de contrôle de la direction et provoquer une collision. Correction : Le concessionnaire devra inspecter les deux bouts de l'arbre de direction intermédiaire pour s'assurer que ce boulon est installé correctement. Si le boulon manque, il faudra en installer un neuf.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: International 9200