NHTSA Recall 08V616000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V616000; Date: Nov. 24, 2008
Although steering control of the vehicle could be maintained after a tie rod separation by the unaffected wheel on smooth roads or during light braking, with more significant suspension or braking inputs, the affected wheel could turn out and skid. If a vehicle built with two incorrect steering knuckles had both tie rods separate at the same time, steering control of the vehicle would be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Saturn VUE
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,149
Recall Summary:
Gm is recalling 2,149 my 2009 Saturn vue vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an incorrect right and/or left front steering knuckle. As a result of the incorrect knuckle and resulting inadequate clearance, the tie rod ball stud could pull out of, or fracture, the tie rod housing. This could cause the tie rod to separate from the knuckle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering knuckles and, if necessary, replace the steering knuckle(s) and tie rod(s). The recall began on December 8, 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at http://www. Gmownercenter. Com .
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 08389. 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: Dec 8, 2008
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