Campaign 89V-157

Splined shaft in fixed steering column is too short, causing the hub of the steering wheel to not fully seat in the taper

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Defect summary

SPLINED SHAFT IN FIXED STEERING COLUMN IS TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE TAPER.

Consequence

IF THE RETAINING NUT IS IMPROPERLY TORQUED, STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE STEERING COLUMN.

Notes

SYSTEM:STEERING COLUMN SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCKS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 89V157000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 89V-157
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
MackCH Series19890
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.