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2002 BUICK Regal STEERING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for STEERING issues.

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #09E005000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
What Happened
The steering knuckle is a crucial part that connects your steering system to the rest of your vehicle. In some cases, the knuckle can break in the hub area, which is a weak spot.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering knuckle breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle without warning, which could lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
Dorman will replace the faulty steering knuckle with a new one at no cost to you. They'll also cover the labor costs for the repair. You should contact Dorman's hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5 to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
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Critical #08E063000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
What Happened
The intermediate steering shaft in your vehicle helps connect the steering wheel to the wheels. In certain steering shafts made by Dorman Products, the connection between two parts may be faulty.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection fails, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the steering shaft with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.
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Other BUICK Regal Years

2020
2 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2016
1 recall
2014
2 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
10 recalls

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