Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile Rack And Pinion Recall 91V157000

The problem

The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.

The risk

If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.

The fix

INSTALL PINCH BOLT.

Contacts

System: steering.Vehicle description: passenger cars.Note: general motors has identified this as a pre-delivery recall campaign. Allvehicles will be corrected before they are sold.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V157000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1992 Buick Riviera	12	2	F
1992 Cadillac Eldorado	25	1	D
1992 Cadillac Seville	29	1	D
1992 Oldsmobile Toronado	4	2	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1992 Buick Riviera

1992 Cadillac Eldorado

1992 Cadillac Seville

1992 Oldsmobile Toronado

Questions

Is the 91V157000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V157000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 91V157000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 18, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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