NHTSA Recall 97V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V058000; Date: Apr. 8, 1997
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Buick Regal; 1989 Buick Regal; 1990 Buick Regal; 1991 Buick Regal; 1990 Chevrolet Lumina; 1991 Chevrolet Lumina; 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv; 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv; 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport; 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 676,535
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and Mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 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, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, 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: Jun 11, 1997
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