Component Description
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19990701
End Date Of Manufacturing
19990831
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1284
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19991116
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
General Motors LLC
Report Received Date
19991029
Record Creation Date
19991029
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
Consequence Summary
SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Recall Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
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