NHTSA Recall 96V249000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V249000; Date: Dec. 17, 1996
An undertorqued pinch bolt can rattle and cause looseness in the steering system. If the pinch bolt backed out of the joint completely, rotation of the steering shaft against the connector could cause increasing looseness in the steering system and result in loss of steering and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Buick Skylark; 1996 Pontiac Grand Am
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 424
Recall Summary:
The steering column lower pinch bolt was not properly tightened during assembly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during January 1997. Note: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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 6, 1997
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