Component
STEERING
Manufacturer
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
What Happened
The intermediate steering shaft in your vehicle connects the steering column to the wheels. In some cases, the weld connecting the inner and outer tubes of this shaft may not be strong enough, which could make your steering feel loose or unstable.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld fails, your steering could lock up, making it hard to control your vehicle. This could lead to a crash if you can't steer properly.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the steering shaft for free. They'll swap it out with a new one that's designed to be stronger and more reliable – all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.
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