If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Date Announced

FEB 09, 1999

Vehicles Affected

38

NHTSA Campaign #

98V324002

Summary

Vehicle description: Sport utility vehicles. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.

Actions

Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.