Recall 98V-320
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero and 1 other model: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-320
- Reported
- December 15, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 217 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
This condition could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel retaining nut for correct tightness and tighten if necessary.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 23, 1998.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 oldsmobile at 1-[removed] or pontiac at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Oldsmobile Alero 1999
- Pontiac Grand AM 1999