NHTSA recall 99V-071 (99V071000)

steering recall reported April 12, 1999 - about 59 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V071000
Also written as: 99V-071
Manufacturer number: 99014
Reported: April 12, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~59
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS. THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT FRONT LOWER INSULATOR TO CRADLE CENTER METAL SLEEVE IS COLLAPSED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD IN THE JOINT. IF THE CLAMP LOAD IS REDUCED OR LOST, THE BOLT CAN BE LOST OR BROKEN AND THE JOINT CAN SEPARATE.

Why it is dangerous

IF NOT REPAIRED, SEPARATION OF THE OPPOSITE SIDE JOINT COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CRADLE-TO-SUSPENSION INSULATORS AND THE ATTACHING BOLTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-071 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet Venture - 1999

Oldsmobile Silhouette - 1999

Pontiac Montana - 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.