NHTSA recall 09E005000

Steering · General Motors, LLC

February 17, 2009report date

979units affected

Equipment recalltype

Details

What's wrong: A potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.

Why it matters: A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.

The fix: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1997 Buick Century, 1998 Buick Century, 1999 Buick Century, 2000 Buick Century, 2001 Buick Century, 2002 Buick Century, 2003 Buick Century, 2004 Buick Century, 2005 Buick Century, 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 2006 Buick Lacrosse, 2007 Buick Lacrosse, 1997 Buick Regal, 1998 Buick Regal, 1999 Buick Regal, 2000 Buick Regal, 2001 Buick Regal, 2002 Buick Regal, 2003 Buick Regal, 2004 Buick Regal, 2005 Buick Terraza, 2006 Buick Terraza, 2007 Buick Terraza, 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 2007 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, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, 1997 Chevrolet Venture, 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 1999 Chevrolet Venture, 2000 Chevrolet Venture, 2001 Chevrolet Venture, 2002 Chevrolet Venture, 2003 Chevrolet Venture, 2004 Chevrolet Venture, 2005 Chevrolet Venture, year not stated Mpi 2697902, year not stated Mpi 2697903, year not stated Napa 7-8502, year not stated Napa 7-8503, 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, and 31 more.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09E005000.

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