Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 12870 | 06/01/1999 | 6092031 | Some customers may comment on a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel. *tt | 11/17/2000 | |
| 6538 | 07/01/1999 | 610677 | Some vehicles built before april 1, 1999 may have a customer concern of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel. *tt | 05/10/2000 | |
| 99141 | 07/12/1999 | 608551 | Complaints of tire wear and loose feelings in the steering system. *tt | 11/24/1999 | |
| 6461 | 06/01/1999 | 606859 | Concerns of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel. *t | 09/03/1999 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| BC3420972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51460 | Vehicles built between august 1996 - september 1996 with speed control and air bags may experience a noise in the steering wheel while turning. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 12915 | 06/01/1999 | 606943 | Customer may complain of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| 9997 | 05/17/1999 | 606429 | Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking or moaning noise from the steering column while turning. *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
| BC1020597230 | 01/23/1997 | 51565 | Vehicles built between august 1996-september 1996 with speed control and airbags may experience a noise in the steering wheel while turning. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/28/1998 | 100 | 13 | |
| While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a clanking noise coming from the steering wheel. when the noise was heard, it became very hard to steer the vehicle. the dealer examined the vehicle and determined that the steering pin box needed replacement. the consumer also had to have thirteen sets of tires replaced. *jb | |||
| 1 | 01/17/1998 | ||
| Vehicle will not steer at a complete stop with foot on the brake. nlm | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 1 | 06/02/1998 | |
| Steering locks up on occasions due to failure ot the lower steering shaft and steering gear assembly. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 01/11/2003 | 4500 | 0 | 07/06/1999 |
| Steering control arm snap. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 1 | 06/02/1998 | |
| Steering locks up on occasions due to failure ot the lower steering shaft and steering gear assembly. | |||