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Recall 94V-170

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1995 Saturn SL: Steering (gear box (other than rack and pinion)).

At a glance

Campaign number
94V-170
Reported
September 14, 1994
Vehicles affected
931 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The steering gear pinion shaft was improperly heat treated causing the shaft to fracture during vehicle operation.

The risk

Fracture of the steering gear pinion shaft causes complete loss of steering control which can result in an accident.

The fix

Dealers will replace the manual steering assembly.

Notes from the manufacturer

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-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles