Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick 1995–2005 Steering recall

Recalled October 17, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08E063000 · Chevrolet

Hazard

IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.

Units

3,855 units

Description

DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. 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.

What to do

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.

Product

Chevrolet 2425151 · Chevrolet 2425152 · Chevrolet 2425153 · Chevrolet BALKAMP · Chevrolet CAVALIER · Chevrolet IMPALA · Chevrolet INTRIGUE · Chevrolet MONTE CARLO · Chevrolet REGAL · Chevrolet STEERING SHAFT · Chevrolet SUNFIRE

Manufacturer(s)

General Motors, LLC · Dorman Products, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →