1996-1997 Saturn SL recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 29, 1997. It covers about 14,580 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14,580
- reported
- Aug 29, 1997
- owners notified
- Aug 29, 1997
- related complaints
- 30
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual steering. The pinion bearing cage in the steering gear can separate under high steering system load conditions, such as parking lot or similar low speed maneuvers.
- Risk
- This could result in the pinion gear disengaging from the rack causing a loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the manual steering gear assembly.
Recall number 97V138000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 30 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 97V138000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Saturn SL gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 97V138000, reported on August 29, 1997, covers about 14,580 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V138000?
Dealers will replace the manual steering gear assembly.
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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