BUICK SKYLARK 1980: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V221000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | SKYLARK | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-10-08 | 1979-10-17 | 1979-12-12 |
Production Dates: 1979-01-01 - 1979-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 161225
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT HIGH MILEAGE WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT TO BECOME LOOSE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE CONSIDERABLE "FREE PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED TYPE OF STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN DEGRADATION OF STEERINGCONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
