(under subclass 400) Subject matter comprising either a means for (a) stopping the operation of the power assist in response to the malfunctioning thereof, or (b) producing a humanly perceptible signal in response to a predetermined condition of the power assist.
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400, for detectors and sensors for steering systems where a control system is not being claimed.
405+, for failure systems which further include a backup power assist.