Section 79 (Steering System): Column: Inspection: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Patriot and 2012 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Inspect the column for damage any time the driver airbag has deployed.
Lower the steering column from its mount and inspect the column collapse feature. If the rearmost rivets (1) have dislodged from top of their mounting pads (2), into the mounting bracket slots, the column must be replaced. NO attempt should be made to return the rivets to the top of the pads.
If any physical damage or stress cracks are present on the column, the column must be replaced.