General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V616000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V616000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 2,149 affected units, INCORRECT STEERING KNUCKLE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling 2,149 my 2009 saturn vue vehicles. some of these vehicles may have been built with an incorrect right and/or left front steering knuckle. as a result of the incorrect knuckle and resulting inadequate clearance, the tie rod ball stud could pull out of, or fracture, the tie rod housing. this could cause the tie rod to separate from the knuckle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the steering knuckles and, if necessary, replace the steering knuckle(s) and tie rod(s). the recall began on december 8, 2008. owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V616000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-11-24T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect steering knuckle

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,149

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08389

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gm is recalling 2,149 my 2009 saturn vue vehicles. some of these vehicles may have been built with an incorrect right and/or left front steering knuckle. as a result of the incorrect knuckle and resulting inadequate clearance, the tie rod ball stud could pull out of, or fracture, the tie rod housing. this could cause the tie rod to separate from the knuckle.

Consequence Summary: Although steering control of the vehicle could be maintained after a tie rod separation by the unaffected wheel on smooth roads or during light braking, with more significant suspension or braking inputs, the affected wheel could turn out and skid. if a vehicle built with two incorrect steering knuckles had both tie rods separate at the same time, steering control of the vehicle would be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the steering knuckles and, if necessary, replace the steering knuckle(s) and tie rod(s). the recall began on december 8, 2008. owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V616000

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Created At: 1742808662

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