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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V052📅 Feb 24, 2003

2003 Buick Rendezvous & 2003 Pontiac Aztek recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.

💥 The risk

This condition could allow the intermediate shaft to spin inside the steering column coupling, resulting in loss of steering control of the vehicle. If this were to happen while the vehicle is moving, a crash could resulting without prior warning.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. Owners were notified by telephone on february 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on february 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V052000
Manufacturer recall #
03009
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
4,512
Component
STEERING
Owner phone
1-800-521-7300
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 7, 2003
Built
Jan 13, 2003 – Feb 3, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 03009. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V052 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V052?

2003 Buick Rendezvous & 2003 Pontiac Aztek. 4,512 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Buick dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-521-7300.