Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SATURN
Model Of Vehicle
VUE
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
08V616000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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 Http://Www.Gmownercenter.Com .
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20081013
End Of Manufacture
20081020
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2149
Date Owners Notified
20081208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20081124
Make Campaign Number
8389