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  Defect Investigation of Engine Cradle Separation

Investigation of Engine Cradle Separation

Subject: Engine cradle separation
Components covered:
  • Engine
Investigations Summary: Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1989 Buick Regal
  • 1991 Buick Regal
  • 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
  • 1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  • 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
  • 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  • 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
  • 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport

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