Make : PONTIAC | Model : GRAND AM | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19981101 - 19981130 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V320000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19981223 | Date Received by ODI: 19981215 | Date Added to Database: 19981217 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 217 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT FOR CORRECT TIGHTNESS AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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