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Recall Query · Closed

STEERING GEAR/GRAME ATTACHING BOLTS

Action number
RQ99005
Opened
May 11, 1999
Closed
Nov 27, 2001
Outcome
Recall 98V242000

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V242000.

Campaign 98V242000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

These vehicles may have lower than specified torque on the three steering gear to frame attachment bolts.these bolts may loosen causing unresponsive steering and eventually the bolts may back out or fracture, resulting in loss of steering control

Vehicles under investigation

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.