NHTSA recall 97V138000
Steering · General Motors, LLC
August 29, 1997report date
14,580units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The pinion bearing cage in the steering gear can separate under high steering system load conditions, such as parking lot or similar low speed maneuvers.
Why it matters: This could result in the pinion gear disengaging from the rack causing a loss of steering control.
The fix: Dealers will replace the manual steering gear assembly.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Saturn Sl, 1997 Saturn Sl.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V138000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.