Component
STEERING
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your steering column intermediate shaft is too small, which could cause your steering wheel to spin out of control while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, this could lead to a loss of steering control while driving, and potentially cause a crash without warning.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to an authorized dealer, and they will inspect and replace the steering column intermediate shaft for free. If you experience any further delays, you can contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
IN SOME OF THESE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DIAMETER OF THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS TOO SMALL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO SPIN INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD RESULTING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON FEBRUARY 7, 2003, WITH A FOLLOW-UP LETTER ON FEBRUARY 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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