Unsafe Steering Columns - LVVTA Information Sheet

Hi all

There's just been an Information Sheet released relating to the recent steering column failure here in New Zealand. These unsafe columns have been sold and are being used across the world, and even if you don't have one in your car, there could be one fitted in the car that's driving towards you. So please spread the word.

http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_01-2013_Unsafe_Aftermarket_Steering_Columns.pdf



Cheers, Justin

 

I'm always concerned with the potential 'headons'.
I don't use any aftermarket or factory 'tilt' or otherwise 'fat' columns.
They are a statement of 'convenience', and a lack of imagination and inventiveness.

A good slogan for aftermarket steering columns would be:
"COMING RIGHT AT YOU"

Thanks for the 'heads up'. This rivals the 'cast axle' syndrome.

 

Good post. I like my 1937 plymouth collumn even more now!

 

good to know. we carry a couple of those brands and it looks like that is going to come to an end pretty quickly here. scary, but good to know.

 

Hoffman Group imported crap.

Not surprised.

 

Looks like the Hoffmann Group is getting once more some bad reputation. Thanks for the heads up. I avoid these cheapie parts where i can, which is hard because the Hoffmann stuff is advertised everywhere. Rod and custom is full of their ads...

 

Great info-Thanks for posting-This info could save a life!

 

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