OLDSMOBILE ELDORADO 2000: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : ELDORADO | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1999-07-01 - 1999-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V301000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-11-16 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-10-29 | Date Added to Database: 1999-10-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1284 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD. |
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Consequence:
SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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