P1K5Dave
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I don't think it has anything to do with the bolts themselves being manufactured wrong. I think the damaged bolt is an indicator of improper assembly...
That's what it looks like to me. Something loose and rubbing on the bolt, and the bolt markings are the indicator.
I'm getting ready to go into my steering to tighten it up in the next few weeks. I'll check this while I'm in there...