NHTSA Campaign Number
14E044000
STEERING
Defect Description
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
Safety Consequence
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
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Affected Vehicles (18)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2005 | Pontiac | G6 |
| 2006 | Pontiac | G6 |
| 2007 | Pontiac | G6 |
| 2008 | Pontiac | G6 |
| 2009 | Pontiac | G6 |
| 2010 | Pontiac | G6 |
| 2007 | Saturn | Aura |
| 2008 | Saturn | Aura |
| 2009 | Saturn | Aura |
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Affected Models
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 14E044000. 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.