General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V326000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V326000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 18,648 affected units, GM/TIE ROD END NUT INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vans, the right-hand tie rod end nut may not be tightened adequately. the nut can loosen resulting in separation of the tie rod from the steering knuckle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will tighten the tie rod end nut and, if necessary, replace the tie rod end. owner notification began november 27, 2002. 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 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V326000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-12-02T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/tie rod end nut inadequately tightened

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 18,648

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02058

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain vans, the right-hand tie rod end nut may not be tightened adequately. the nut can loosen resulting in separation of the tie rod from the steering knuckle.

Consequence Summary: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected vehicle steering in some maneuvers and could cause a crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action: Dealers will tighten the tie rod end nut and, if necessary, replace the tie rod end. owner notification began november 27, 2002. 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 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-suhb-3s2t~n9th

NHTSA ID: 02V326000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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