Recall
Saturn Sl — 94V170000
NHTSA ID
94V170000
Make
Saturn
Model
Sl
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1994-09-14
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
931
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED CAUSING THE SHAFT TO FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Consequence
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.