NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft, causing the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, inspect and repair the upper shaft and bearing as needed, and install a retainer clip if the bearing separated.
355,000 vehicles affected
NHTSA Campaign #13V385000 — full official notice →Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.