Recall 96V249000: 1996 Buick Skylark and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 17, 1996

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

424vehicles

Model years

1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The steering column lower pinch bolt was not properly tightened during assembly.

Possible consequence

An undertorqued pinch bolt can rattle and cause looseness in the steering system. If the pinch bolt backed out of the joint completely, rotation of the steering shaft against the connector could cause increasing looseness in the steering system and result in loss of steering and an accident.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Buick Skylark85 complaints
• 1996 Pontiac Grand AM450 complaints