NHTSA recall 02V067000
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Buick Lesabre and 2 more
Reported Mar 6, 2002249 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 02009Built Dec 10, 2001 – Dec 11, 2001
The defect
Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. if a bolt IS missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.
The risk
If the left bolt IS missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control IS lost and a vehicle crash could result.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. owner notification began april 5, 2002. 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.