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NHTSA recall 97V058000

Structure · General Motors, LLC

April 8, 1997report date
676,535units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.

Why it matters: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

The fix: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

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All model years NHTSA lists

1988 Buick Regal, 1989 Buick Regal, 1990 Buick Regal, 1991 Buick Regal, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V058000.

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