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Recall 97V-058

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 to 1991 Buick Regal and 7 other models: Structure.

At a glance

Campaign number
97V-058
Reported
April 8, 1997
Vehicles affected
676,535 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.

The risk

If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

The fix

Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.note: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-[removed], chevrolet at 1-[removed], oldsmobile at 1-[removed], or pontiac at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles