1999 Oldsmobile Alero and Pontiac Grand Am recall: steering wheel/handle bar
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 15, 1998. It covers about 217 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 217
- reported
- Dec 15, 1998
- owners notified
- Dec 23, 1998
- related complaints
- 100
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel can come loose from the steering shaft because the steering wheel retaining nut could have been improperly tightened.
- Risk
- This condition could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel retaining nut for correct tightness and tighten if necessary.
Recall number 98V320000
Affected vehicles
- Oldsmobile Alero 1999 1999
- Pontiac Grand Am 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 100 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 98V320000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero and Pontiac Grand Am steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 98V320000, reported on December 15, 1998, covers about 217 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V320000?
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel retaining nut for correct tightness and tighten if necessary.
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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