Recall 99V-301
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 Buick Lesabre and 4 other models: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-301
- Reported
- October 29, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 1,284 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
The risk
Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 16, 1999. 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] or cadillac 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
- Buick Lesabre 2000
- Cadillac Eldorado 2000
- Cadillac SLS 2000
- Cadillac STS 2000
- Cadillac Seville 2000