2003 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recall: tie rod assembly

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 2, 2002. It covers about 18,648 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 18,648
reported: Dec 2, 2002
owners notified: Nov 27, 2002
related complaints: 4

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong: On certain vans, the right-hand tie rod end nut may not be tightened adequately. The nut can loosen resulting in separation of the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
Risk: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected vehicle steering in some maneuvers and could cause a crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the tie rod end nut and, if necessary, replace the tie rod end. Owner notification began november 27, 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 chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 02V326000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Express 2003 2003
GMC Savana 2003 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about steering problems.

2003 Chevrolet Express 2003 GMC Savana

Questions about recall 02V326000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 02V326000, reported on December 2, 2002, covers about 18,648 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V326000?

Dealers will tighten the tie rod end nut and, if necessary, replace the tie rod end. Owner notification began november 27, 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 chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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