Recall 98V-324
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1999 Geo Tracker: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-324
- Reported
- December 15, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 1,158 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.
The risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 21, 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 chevrolet 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
- Geo Tracker 1999