2008–2009 Saturn VUE recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
GM is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 saturn VUE vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak.
💥 The risk
The fluid could contact hot exhaust components resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump. If there are no signs of a fluid leak, dealers will tighten the nut. If a fluid leak is present, dealer will tighten the nut and check the fluid level. The recall began on september 26, 2008. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
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
- 08V470000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 08284
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 42,408
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-972-8876
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 26, 2008
- Built
- Feb 1, 2007 – Jul 31, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM recall no. 08284.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .