This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician for a reduced power...

Bulletin number

PIT5405B

Component

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Summary

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician for a reduced power message, steering assist, engine stall or the instrument panel, radio, and or heater-vent-air conditioning go blank with multiple diagnostic trouble codes. If any of the following diagnostic trouble codes u0073, u0078, u0029, u0028, u0415, u0140, u0126, u0121, u0101, u0100, c0544, u1510, u0073, b127b, b2605, b3600,c0800, u0428, and u0452 set in the vehicle. Check the body control module ground at the g218 location. The front dash insulator mat may be trapped between the ground eyelet and the body stud. Remove the round nut and eyelet and cut the front dash insulator mat away from the ground stud so it no longer interferes with the ground stud and reinstall the eyelet and ground nut. Technician should also inspect connector x183 and x133for any broken, loose, backed out terminals and repair as necessary.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,190 complaints in the steering category.