NHTSA recall 97V-138 (97V138000)

steering recall reported August 29, 1997 - about 14,580 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V138000
Also written as: 97V-138
Reported: August 29, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~14,580
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL STEERING. 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 is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PINION GEAR DISENGAGING FROM THE RACK CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-138 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saturn SL - 1996, 1997

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