Pontiac/Oldsmobile/Chevrolet recall, Steering

Steering

Recall date	November 5, 2002
Models affected	1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 1996 Chevrolet Venture 1997 Chevrolet Venture 1998 Chevrolet Venture 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 1996 Pontiac Sunfire 1997 Pontiac Sunfire 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
Units affected	238,877
Details	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. Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website