NHTSA Recall 97V138000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V138000; Date: Aug. 29, 1997
This could result in the pinion gear disengaging from the rack causing a loss of steering control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Saturn SL; 1997 Saturn SL
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 14,580
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual steering. The pinion bearing cage in the steering gear can separate under high steering system load conditions, such as parking lot or similar low speed maneuvers.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the manual steering gear assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 29, 1997. 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 Saturn at 1-800-833-6000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 1997
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