2003 Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek recall: steering

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on February 20, 2003. It covers about 4,512 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,512
reported: Feb 20, 2003
owners notified: Feb 7, 2003
related complaints: 25

Steering

What is wrong: In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.
Risk: This condition could allow the intermediate shaft to spin inside the steering column coupling, resulting in loss of steering control of the vehicle. If this were to happen while the vehicle is moving, a crash could resulting without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. Owners were notified by telephone on february 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on february 11, 2003. 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 pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.

Recall number 03V052000

Affected vehicles

Buick Rendezvous 2003 2003
Pontiac Aztek 2003 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about steering problems.

2003 Buick Rendezvous 2003 Pontiac Aztek

Questions about recall 03V052000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek steering?

Yes. Recall 03V052000, reported on February 20, 2003, covers about 4,512 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V052000?

Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. Owners were notified by telephone on february 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on february 11, 2003. 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 pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.

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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