NHTSA Recall 99V301000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V301000; Date: Oct. 29, 1999
Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Buick Lesabre; 2000 Cadillac Eldorado; 2000 Cadillac Seville; 2000 Cadillac SLS; 2000 Cadillac STS
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,284
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
How to Fix:
Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 16, 1999. 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 Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. 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: Nov 16, 1999
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