NHTSA Recall 02V067000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V067000; Date: Mar. 6, 2002
If the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control is lost and a vehicle crash could result.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Buick Lesabre; 2002 Cadillac Deville; 2002 Cadillac Seville
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 249
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began April 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 5, 2002
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