2000 Buick Lesabre, Cadillac Eldorado and others recall: tie rod assembly
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 29, 1999. It covers about 1,284 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,284
- reported
- Oct 29, 1999
- owners notified
- Nov 16, 1999
- related complaints
- 55
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
- Risk
- Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
Recall number 99V301000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Lesabre 2000 2000
- Cadillac Eldorado 2000 2000
- Cadillac Seville 2000 2000
- Cadillac SLS 2000 2000
- Cadillac STS 2000 2000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 55 complaints about steering problems.
2000 Buick Lesabre2000 Cadillac Eldorado2000 Cadillac Seville2000 Cadillac SLS2000 Cadillac STS
Questions about recall 99V301000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Buick Lesabre, Cadillac Eldorado and others tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 99V301000, reported on October 29, 1999, covers about 1,284 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V301000?
Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts 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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