1996 SATURN SL RECALL - #97V138000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 SATURN SL |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1995 - 6/30/1996 |
| Recalled on |
8/29/1997 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/29/1997 |
| # Affected |
14,580 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PINION GEAR DISENGAGING FROM THE RACK CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. |
| 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. |
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