Steering: rack and pinionRecall 91V-157 · Buick and Cadillac vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-157 covers 2,371 Buick and Cadillac vehicles for a steering: rack and pinion problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 1991.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,3714 models
ReportedSep 18, 1991Owners notified Mar 16, 1992
Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V157000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL PINCH BOLT.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 1, 1991 to August 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.