recall info...

[godofthunder]

Well, mine was hit. Got the letter just now. The 98 Regal I may get later this year was also listed.

 

So, if anything, just wanted to let you know some have started reciving theirs....so keep an eye out.

[Green96GTPchick]

I got my recall notice last week. Cant wait to bring it in.

[DEMonte1997]

Just received mine as well. Although the rack is the least of my worries right now.

[stlunatics2oo3]

we took my moms 98 lumina for her recall and damn it took like 5 hours to do so be sure to do it on a day off

 

 

 

just lettin ya kno

 

Jeremy

[godofthunder]

reading the paper....you can give em some crap if it takes that long. The regal was taken in the other day, still there, caus now they are trying to fix her ignition too!

 

I think im taking mine in on friday, and just leaving it there, and going and bumming a ride on friday to work.

 

Im wondering...mabybe that noise i have been hearing while turning may be something...

 

Also, should I take it to the Olds, or to the Chevy Dealer. The chevy dealer is down the street, but HUGE and mean. I think if i shine her up and taker her to olds I may have a better time...j/c

 

jon

[jeremy]

got mine yesterday ....

[MaroonRegal]

I'm outta the loop on this one. What's the recall and does it effect me?

[godofthunder]

I think it was the later Regals....the series 2. Im not sure. The regal we have is a 98 LS

 

jon

[cutlassdude96]

got mine a few days ago

[per0781]

My mom owns a 99 regal LS. What is this recall info all about? I know about 2 years ago we had to have something replaced with the steering. GM said it was a known problem.

[MaroonRegal]

I still don't know what the recall is for.

[cutlassdude96]

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

 

Make : OLDSMOBILE Model : CUTLASS SUPREME Year : 1996

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V527000 Recall Date : DEC 11, 2003

Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 750283

Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.

Consequence:

IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES EVEN FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL REQUIRE MUCH HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN LEFT AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AS MUCH AS INTENDED. WITH THE MAXIMUM PINION SHAFT MOVEMENT, WHICH REQUIRES INTERNAL GEAR COMPONENT DAMAGE, THE DRIVER CAN ENCOUNTER HIGH RESISTANCE TO TURNING LEFT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT. IN ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Notes:

GM RECALL NO. 03062. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

[per0781]

YES !! That's the problem my mom's regal had. You would be driving it and then BOOM you could barely turn the steering wheel.