NHTSA Campaign Number
09E005000
STEERING
Defect Description
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Safety Consequence
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (24)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Buick | LaCrosse |
| 2006 | Buick | LaCrosse |
| 2007 | Buick | LaCrosse |
| 2000 | Buick | Regal |
| 2001 | Buick | Regal |
| 2002 | Buick | Regal |
| 2003 | Buick | Regal |
| 2004 | Buick | Regal |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2006 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2007 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
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Affected Models
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 09E005000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.