This could result in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

The construction of the steering shaft is such that the snap ring on the shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels. If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is then repeatedly turned to the locked position, over time the steering shaft may become disconnected.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.