NHTSA Recall 98V320000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V320000; Date: Dec. 15, 1998
This condition could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Oldsmobile Alero; 1999 Pontiac Grand Am
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 217
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel can come loose from the steering shaft because the steering wheel retaining nut could have been improperly tightened.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel retaining nut for correct tightness and tighten if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 23, 1998. 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 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 23, 1998
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