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CORROSION OF THE TUBULAR IDLER ARM SUPPORT COULD CAUSE THE IDLER ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONGROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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CORROSION OF THE TUBULAR IDLER ARM SUPPORT COULD CAUSE THE IDLER ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONGROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database.