NHTSA recall 08E063000

Steering · General Motors, LLC

October 17, 2008report date

3,855units affected

Equipment recalltype

Details

What's wrong: These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.

Why it matters: If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The fix: Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2008.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1999 Buick Regal, 2000 Buick Regal, 2001 Buick Regal, 2002 Buick Regal, 2003 Buick Regal, 2004 Buick Regal, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, year not stated Dorman Steering Shaft, year not stated Napa Balkamp, 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, year not stated Platinum 2425151, year not stated Platinum 2425152, year not stated Platinum 2425153, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, 1998 Pontiac Sunfire, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire, 2000 Pontiac Sunfire, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08E063000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.