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Recalls

Steering

Recall date December 16, 2003
Models affected
  • 1996 Buick Regal
  • 1997 Buick Regal
  • 1998 Buick Regal
  • 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
  • 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  • 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  • 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  • 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
Units affected 55,411
Details

On certain vehicles, the lower pinion bearings retainer tabs were not crimped properly.

These retainers may fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

If the problem were to occur, the driver would have to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel.

Correction: Dealers are to inspect the condition of the lower bearing, and replace the lower pinion bearing or the rack and pinion steering gear assembly, if necessary.

This is an extension of recall 02-199.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website