NHTSA recall 96V-195 (96V195000)

steering recall reported October 8, 1996 - about 144,598 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V195000
Also written as: 96V-195
Reported: October 8, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~144,598
Component: steering

What is being recalled

THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT LOOSENS AT THE STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR COUPLING. WITH THIS LOOSENESS, THE YOKE PINCH BOLT CAN WEAR ON THE SPLINES OF THE SHAFT UNTIL THERE IS NO LONGER AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SPLINES AND THE BOLT.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BODY TO CHASSIS MOVEMENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER AND LOWER BOLTS TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-195 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet S10 - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

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