Pontiac Recall : Intermediate Steering Shaft/Loss Of Steering

1997 Pontiac Sunfire

If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Steering

Summary
Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "Napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of September 2007. These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.
Actions
Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.
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Date Announced
OCT 17, 2008
Vehicles Affected
3,855
NHTSA Campaign #
08E063000
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