TRW · United States · High
TRW IGEN3: Steering — column
Affects TRW IGEN3 · — — about 35K vehicles.
The hazard
MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
What to do
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TRW COMMERCIAL STEERING SYSTEMS AT 1-765-429-1768.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational