Steering
NHTSA recall 14E044000 · announced July 21, 2014 · Chevrolet · 7,304 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
What to do
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2005 Pontiac G6
- 2006 Pontiac G6
- 2007 Pontiac G6
- 2008 Pontiac G6
- 2009 Pontiac G6
- 2010 Pontiac G6
- 2007 Saturn Aura
- 2008 Saturn Aura
- 2009 Saturn Aura
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.