THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT LOOSENS AT THE STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR COUPLING. WITH THIS LOOSENESS, THE YOKE PINCH BOLT CAN WEAR ON THE SPLINES OF THE SHAFT UNTIL THERE IS NO LONGER AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SPLINES AND THE BOLT.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BODY TO CHASSIS MOVEMENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER AND LOWER BOLTS TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
3
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
3
—
Electrical system: ignition: module
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
2
—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
2
—
Structure: body
2
—
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
—
Electrical system: wiring
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
1
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission
1
—
Power train: axle assembly
1
—
Seat belts: front: anchorage
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
1
—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
1
—
Tires
1
—
Tires: sidewall
1
—
Tires: tread/belt
1
—
Vehicle speed control
1
—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
1
—
Wheels
1
—
The 1987 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1989 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
