Dorman Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14E044000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E044000 by Dorman Products, Inc.. Affecting replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the dorman, oe solutions, and solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 chevrolet malibu, 2005-2010 pontiac g6, and 2007-2009 saturn aura vehicles Includes 7,304 affected units, Steering Shaft Inadequate Support of U-Joint, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsreplacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the dorman, oe solutions, and solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 chevrolet malibu, 2005-2010 pontiac g6, and 2007-2009 saturn aura vehicles
Defect Summary
Dorman products, inc. (dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the dorman, oe solutions, and solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 chevrolet malibu, 2005-2010 pontiac g6, and 2007-2009 saturn aura vehicles. the affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
Corrective Action
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. the recall began in september 2014. owners may contact dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.