Recall 2002199

The issue

On certain vehicles, the lower pinion bearings retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between January 1, 1996 and October 31, 1997 may fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. If the problem were to occur, the driver would have to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel. Correction: Dealers are to inspect the condition of the lower bearing, and replace the lower pinion bearing or the rack and pinion steering gear assembly, if necessary.

Description (français)

Sur certains véhicules, les languettes de retenue des roulements du pignon inférieur de la direction à pignon et crémaillère n'ont pas été serties correctement. Ces dispositifs de retenue et d'autres dispositifs posés sur les véhicules montés entre le 1er janvier 1996 et le 31 octobre 1997 peuvent se briser et permettre aux roulements à bille de se détacher. Si c'est le cas, le conducteur devra exercer un effort plus important pour manoeuvrer le volant. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront inspecter les roulements inférieurs et remplacer le roulement du pignon inférieur ou la direction à pignon et crémaillère s'il y a lieu.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Chevrolet Cavalier