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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V616📅 Nov 25, 2008

2009 Saturn VUE recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

GM is recalling 2,149 my 2009 saturn VUE vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an incorrect right and/or left front steering knuckle. As a result of the incorrect knuckle and resulting inadequate clearance, the tie rod ball stud could pull out of, or fracture, the tie rod housing. This could cause the tie rod to separate from the knuckle.

💥 The risk

Although steering control of the vehicle could be maintained after a tie rod separation by the unaffected wheel on smooth roads or during light braking, with more significant suspension or braking inputs, the affected wheel could turn out and skid. If a vehicle built with two incorrect steering knuckles had both tie rods separate at the same time, steering control of the vehicle would be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the steering knuckles and, if necessary, replace the steering knuckle(s) and tie rod(s). The recall began on december 8, 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
08V616000
Manufacturer recall #
08389
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,149
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Owner phone
1-800-972-8876
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 8, 2008
Built
Oct 13, 2008 – Oct 20, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 08389. 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 08V616 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 08V616?

2009 Saturn VUE. 2,149 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Saturn dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-972-8876.