# 1995 SATURN SL — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
> NHTSA complaint `551260` · 2005-08-24 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SATURN
- **Model:** SL
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
## Narrative
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED NHTSA  CAMPAIGN RFECALL 94V170000.  THE RECALL STATED THAT FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. HOWEVER,  THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THIS  HAPPENED TO CONTACT'S  VEHICLE AND SHE LOST  CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DID REPLACE THE PART BEFORE   SHE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL. SHE WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE ACTUAL PART WHICH COST  $1120, AND $286 FOR THE RENTAL CAR. *AK
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