Autocar · Canada · High
Autocar S, DC +1 more: Steering
Affects Autocar S, DC, C · 1975–1981 — about 660 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, binding bolts used to secure steering shaft yokes to their mating components may not have been tightened to specifications. Over or under tightened binder bolts may lead to a separation of the steering shaft from the column resulting in loss of vehicle control and possible crash.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational