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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