Defect Description For Recall
In Some Of These Sport Utility Vehicles, The Diameter Of The Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Is Too Small.
Make Of Vehicle
PONTIAC
Model Of Vehicle
AZTEK
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V052000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Allow The Intermediate Shaft To Spin Inside The Steering Column Coupling, Resulting In Loss Of Steering Control Of The Vehicle. If This Were To Happen While The Vehicle Is Moving, A Crash Could Resulting Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect, And Replace If Necessary, The Steering Column Intermediate Shaft. Owners Were Notified By Telephone On February 7, 2003, With A Follow-Up Letter On February 11, 2003. 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 Buick At 1-800-521-7300 Or Pontiac At 1-800-762-2737.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20030113
End Of Manufacture
20030203
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4512
Date Owners Notified
20030207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20030220
Make Campaign Number
3009