CHEVROLET MALIBU 2007: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14E044000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-08 2014-07-21 2014-07-22

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7304

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Dorman Products, Inc. "Dorman" is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.

Consequence

A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.