Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): GEO / TRACKER 1994
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Receipt Date: JAN 21, 1994
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V016000
Component: STEERING: RACK AND PINION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,502
Summary:
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A LOWER STEERING SHAFT THAT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO A MISLOCATED WELD.
Consequence:
IF THE SEPARATION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN RESULT AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR; SHAFT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.