Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V470000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2008 to 07/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 42408 | 09/26/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/17/2008 | 09/18/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 saturn vue vehicles. some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. if this were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fluid could contact hot exhaust components resulting in a possible engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump. if there are no signs of a fluid leak, dealers will tighten the nut. if a fluid leak is present, dealer will tighten the nut and check the fluid level. the recall began on september 26, 2008. owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com . | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 08284.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V616000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/13/2008 to 10/20/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2149 | 12/08/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/24/2008 | 11/25/2008 | |||||||
| 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 Summary | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 08389. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 09/07/2012 | 58000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn vue. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, a complete loss of powering steering occurred without any warning. the contact continued to drive however, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop and an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technicians advised that there was a leak in the power steering pump and the hose. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number was 08v470000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections) however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000. | |||
| 09/07/2012 | 58000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 saturn vue. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, a complete loss of powering steering occurred without any warning. the contact continued to drive however, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop and an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technicians advised that there was a leak in the power steering pump and the hose. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number was 08v470000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections) however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000. kmj | |||
| 09/07/2012 | 58000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 saturn vue. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, a complete loss of powering steering occurred without any warning light illumination on the instrument panel. the contact continued to drive; however the steering wheel was difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop and authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technicians advised that there was a leak in the power steering pump and hose. the nhtsa campaign id number was 08v470000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not ben repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000. js | |||