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NHTSA Recall 99V301000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYOct 29, 1999· GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.

Consequence

SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2000BuickLesabre
2000CadillacEldorado
2000CadillacSeville
2000CadillacSLS
2000CadillacSTS

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