This could result in the pinion gear disengaging from the rack causing a loss of steering control.

Steering — Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Date Announced
AUG 29, 1997
Vehicles Affected
14,580
NHTSA Campaign #
97V138000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with manual steering. The pinion bearing cage in the steering gear can separate under high steering system load conditions, such as parking lot or similar low speed maneuvers.
Actions
Dealers will replace the manual steering gear assembly.
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