NHTSA Recall 03V052000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V052000; Date: Feb. 20, 2003
This condition could allow the intermediate shaft to spin inside the steering column coupling, resulting in loss of steering control of the vehicle. If this were to happen while the vehicle is moving, a crash could resulting without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Buick Rendezvous; 2003 Pontiac Aztek
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,512
Recall Summary:
In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. Owners were notified by telephone on February 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on February 11, 2003. 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 pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 03009. 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: Feb 7, 2003
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