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NHTSA Campaign 98V320000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Dec 15, 1998 · 217 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT FOR CORRECT TIGHTNESS AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
OLDSMOBILE ALERO 1999 217
PONTIAC GRAND AM 1999 217

Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V320000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.