# Service bulletin 18296

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10147333
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13
- Manufacturer's number: 18296
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-09\-19
- NHTSA component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

## NHTSA's summary

18296 \- Service Update \- Left front tie rod jam nut may be below torque specification, \(75 \+/\- 15 Nm\). Because the jam nut may be below torque spec, it could loosen and result in wheel alignment \(toe\) changing while driving. Drivers may notice a squeak noise when turning or hitting bumps, a loose feeling in the steering, or shaking in the steering wheel on bumps. In extreme cases the tie rod end could become disconnected, resulting in a loss of steering control. Perform toe adjustment and secure all fasteners to correct torque.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10147333-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10147333-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Steering, Steering column and wheel, Tie rods and steering linkage

## Vehicles listed

- 2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [18245](/bulletins/10145168.md), 2018-10-09, Service bulletin: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. 18245 \- Service Update \- A 250\-millisecond power steering instability occurs as soon as APA \(Advanced Park Assist\) begins turning the steering wheel into a parking spot. If steering wheel shudder occurs, APA aborts the procedure. Reprogramming of PSCM \(Power Steering Control Module\).

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