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ZF Steering recall
Recalled June 20, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05E042000 · ZF
Hazard
DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL CONDUCT THE REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS ISSUE.
Units
38,768 units
Description
THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOX.
What to do
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL CONDUCT THE REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS ISSUE.
Product
ZF I-SHAFT
Manufacturer(s)
ZF SALES & SERVICE NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →