NHTSA recall 94V-170 (94V170000)
steering recall reported September 14, 1994 - about 931 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 94V170000
- Also written as
- 94V-170
- Reported
- September 14, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- ~931
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED CAUSING THE SHAFT TO FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Why it is dangerous
FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-170 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.