Recall 97V-138
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Saturn SL: Steering (gear box (other than rack and pinion)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-138
- Reported
- August 29, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 14,580 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
This could result in the pinion gear disengaging from the rack causing a loss of steering control.
The fix
Dealers will replace the manual steering gear assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began august 29, 1997.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 saturn at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Saturn SL 1996 to 1997