Steering collumn too short???

What's the general protocol when the nylon pin shears? Set the shaft length and run it as is?
I installed a steel roll pin in mine but that kinda defeats the collapsible safety feature.
On mine, I set the length, drilled through both locations, pinned it with nylon screws, and trimmed them flush. I'm not sure it's even necessary though. It made sleep better though I guess.