NHTSA recall 05E042000 · Equipment
Steering › Linkages
Reported Jun 20, 200538,768 vehicles affectedZF SALES & SERVICE NORTH AMERICA, LLC
The defect
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.
The risk
Drivers will lose steering capability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
The remedy
The vehicle manufacturers will conduct the remedy campaign for this issue.