NHTSA recall 97V058000
Structure
Buick Regal and 7 more
Reported Apr 8, 1997676,535 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 97016Built May 1, 1987 – Jul 30, 1988
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and MINI vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
The risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.