GM to recall 824,000 cars...steering related

[DEI37]

http://wfrv.com/trouble/recalls_story_012100904.html

DETROIT (CBS) General Motors Corp. is recalling approximately 824,000 cars because of a power steering defect that has led to at least eight injuries.

Most of the cars involved are in the United States, with about 55,000 in Canada are involved. All were made between Jan. 1, 1996, and Oct. 31, 1997, GM said Monday.

The models are the 1996 Buick Regal, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1997-98 Oldsmobile Cutlass, Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo, Malibu and 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue cars. Also, some 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and 1997-98 Buick Regal cars are being recalled.

GM's Jim Shell said the vehicles become hard to steer when a lower pinion bearing fails, causing its shaft to move.

"If it moves too far, the drivers could experience even higher resistance when turning left," Shell told Jeff Gilbert of CBS radio station WWJ-AM Detroit. It usually happens at low speeds, he said.

Eight injuries have been reported that may be related to the defect, but no fatalities, the automaker said.

General Motors will begin instructing car owners by mail in February to bring the affected vehicles to dealers for repairs.

[Lyle's GTP]

Ya, my girl friend has a 1998 malibu. I think we will take it in early though to avoid a possible waiting list.

[DEI37]

Got my recall notice in the mail yesterday, and the car goes in Monday...hopefully, they'll just replace the rack. It needs one anyways!

[geoffinbc]

Ohwell every car maker has recalls. Even Fisher Price has recalls.

[johnc]

just read that GM told the chevy dealers to stop selling the new Aveo. They would not say why.

[geoffinbc]

Cuz they are Korean for god sakes

[johnc]

Cuz they are Korean for god sakes

Good point, the Hyundai had a problem when it was intro'd-a cotter pin was left out of the brake pedal assembly. This would let the pedal come loose from the master cylinder and no brakes!!