NHTSA Campaign Id 08V470000; Date: Sep. 17, 2008
The fluid could contact hot exhaust components resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.
2008 Saturn VUE; 2009 Saturn VUE
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 42,408
Gm is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 Saturn vue vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak.
Dealers will inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump. If there are no signs of a fluid leak, dealers will tighten the nut. If a fluid leak is present, dealer will tighten the nut and check the fluid level. The recall began on September 26, 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at http://www. Gmownercenter. Com .
Gm recall no. 08284. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 26, 2008
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