Itasca · Canada · High
Itasca Meridian, Ellipse: Steering
Affects Itasca Meridian, Ellipse · 2006 — about 8 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain motorhomes, the cinch bolt that secures the steering column to the intermediate shaft may have been improperly tightened during vehicle assembly. A loose joint could allow the intermediate shaft to separate from the steering column, causing a loss of steering control that could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a new cinch bolt and tighten to specs.
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