Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.

Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Summary

The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

Actions

Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

Documents (1)

• Recall Document

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