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Saturn SL Recall 94V170: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA campaign 94V170, reported September 14, 1994, 931 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 94V170GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Problem
THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED CAUSING THE SHAFT TO FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Risk
FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; MANUAL; GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL STEERING.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Saturn SL1995