1996 Buick Skylark and Pontiac Grand Am recall: steering wheel/handle bar

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 17, 1996. It covers about 424 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 424
reported: Dec 17, 1996
owners notified: Jan 6, 1997
related complaints: 22

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

What is wrong: The steering column lower pinch bolt was not properly tightened during assembly.
Risk: An undertorqued pinch bolt can rattle and cause looseness in the steering system. If the pinch bolt backed out of the joint completely, rotation of the steering shaft against the connector could cause increasing looseness in the steering system and result in loss of steering and an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

Recall number 96V249000

Affected vehicles

Buick Skylark 1996 1996
Pontiac Grand Am 1996 1996

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about steering problems.

1996 Buick Skylark 1996 Pontiac Grand Am

Questions about recall 96V249000

Is there a recall on the 1996 Buick Skylark and Pontiac Grand Am steering wheel/handle bar?

Yes. Recall 96V249000, reported on December 17, 1996, covers about 424 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V249000?

Dealers will inspect the steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

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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