The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Steering — Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Date Announced
JUN 13, 1996
Vehicles Affected
140,000
NHTSA Campaign #
96V094000
Summary
The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.
Actions
Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and replace the steering gear mounting bolts. If the frame is already cracked, the steering gear weld nuts will also be replaced.
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