NHTSA Recall 02V326000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V326000; Date: Dec. 2, 2002
Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected vehicle steering in some maneuvers and could cause a crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Chevrolet Express; 2003 GMC Savana
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 18,648
Recall Summary:
On certain vans, the right-hand tie rod end nut may not be tightened adequately. The nut can loosen resulting in separation of the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will tighten the tie rod end nut and, if necessary, replace the tie rod end. Owner notification began November 27, 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Recall Notes:
Cgm recall no. 02058. Ustomers 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: Nov 27, 2002
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