Reported Feb 27, 1995420 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Oct 1, 1994 – Oct 1, 1994
The defect
The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.
The risk
Inadequate torque can cause these bolts to vibrate, loosen, or fall out resulting in loss of steering control and increase the potential for a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will retorque the steering column support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications.
System: steering; column.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.