Vehicle recall 94V170000 · September 14, 1994
1995 Saturn SL
The steering gear pinion shaft was improperly heat treated causing the shaft to fracture during vehicle operation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The steering gear pinion shaft was improperly heat treated causing the shaft to fracture during vehicle operation.
- Consequence
- Fracture of the steering gear pinion shaft causes complete loss of steering control which can result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the manual steering assembly.
- Notes
- System: steering; manual; gear box.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual steering.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V170000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 14, 1994
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 24, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 931
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
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