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  Defect Investigation of Steering Shaft Separations

Investigation of Steering Shaft Separations

Subject: Steering shaft separations
Components covered:
  • Steering
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Dec. 18, 1996. It was closed on Apr. 17, 1997. Bolt in the coupling, joining the upper intermediate and steering column shafts, falls out. Total loss of steering occurs when the shafts then separate.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1996 Chevrolet Pickup
  • 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

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