The intermediate steering shaft in your vehicle connects the steering column to the wheels. In some cases, the weld connecting the inner and outer tubes of this shaft may not be strong enough, which could make your steering feel loose or unstable.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld fails, your steering could lock up, making it hard to control your vehicle. This could lead to a crash if you can't steer properly.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the steering shaft for free. They'll swap it out with a new one that's designed to be stronger and more reliable – all at no cost to you.
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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.
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IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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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.
Your vehicle has a fuel pressure regulator that helps control the fuel flow from the tank to the engine. In some cases, the regulator was produced without a crucial seal, which could lead to a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal fails, fuel could leak out of your tank, and in extreme cases, this could cause a fire. While this is rare, it's a serious risk.
Free Fix
Delphi will replace the faulty fuel pressure regulator with a new one, free of charge. You should contact Delphi at 877-411-8770 to schedule the repair.
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CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Your vehicle's corner and bumper lamps are the lights on the sides and back of your car. Sabersport is recalling certain aftermarket lamp assemblies that don't meet safety standards because they're missing a reflective piece on the side.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber side reflectors, your vehicle's reduced visibility in low-light conditions could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll receive a full refund for the non-compliant lamps from Sabersport. Just contact them at 1-909-598-7589 to initiate the refund process.
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SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Your vehicle's headlight is the part that helps other drivers see you from the side. Some aftermarket headlamps made for your vehicle are missing a crucial amber reflector that alerts other drivers to your presence.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this reflector, it's harder for other drivers to see you, especially at night or in low-light conditions. This could lead to a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
K2 Motor will give you a full refund for the headlamp. You should contact them at 1-909-839-2992 to arrange for the refund.
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K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Your vehicle's exterior lights, like the turn signals and headlights, may have been replaced with lamps from Pro-A Motors that don't meet safety standards. Specifically, they lack amber reflectors that help make your vehicle visible to other drivers.
Risk if Unfixed
Without these reflectors, your vehicle's lights won't provide enough warning to other drivers, which could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
You'll be contacted by Pro-A Motors to arrange for a refund for the non-compliant lamps. The replacement lamps will be properly equipped with amber reflectors, and the process is free.
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CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
The ignition switch in your vehicle is the part that turns on the engine. In certain cases, it can overheat and catch fire if you hold the key in the 'start' position for too long.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch overheats and catches fire, it could spread to the interior of your car, putting you and your passengers at risk of injury or causing damage to surrounding structures.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will install a protective relay kit to prevent overheating and replace the ignition switch if necessary, all free of charge. You'll receive a notification on March 1, 2004, and should contact the dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED. THE FIRE COULD SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR, WHICH COULD INJURE OCCUPANTS OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO ADJOINING STRUCTURES.
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DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND CHECK THAT YOUR CAR WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON MARCH 1, 2004. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CHECK THEIR VEHICLE ONLINE BY GOING TO WWW.MYGMLINK.COM AND ENTERING THE VEHICLE'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
