NHTSA recall 99V-054 (99V054000)
steering recall reported March 16, 1999 - about 63 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V054000
- Also written as
- 99V-054
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX9901
- Reported
- March 16, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~63
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT CONNECTING THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MIGHT BE TOO LONG.
Why it is dangerous
THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK INCREASING THE RISK FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFTS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-054 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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