Recall - Steering Shaft To Steering Gear Attachment: Overview
SAFETYBulletin No.: 09026A
Date: February 24, 2009
Subject:
09026A - Intermediate Steering Shaft to Steering Gear Attachment
Models:
2009 Chevrolet Aveo
2009 Pontiac G3 / Wave
Supercede:
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO UPDATE THE VIN BREAKPOINTS. DISCARD ALL COPIES OF BULLETIN 09026 ISSUED FEBRUARY 2009.
UPON RECEIPT OF THIS BULLETIN, DEALERS ARE TO IMMEDIATELY CONTACT CUSTOMER AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THIS INSPECTION. PLEASE SEE YOUR LISTING OF INVOLVED VEHICLES USING GM GLOBALCONNECT RECALL REPORTS.
It is estimated that less than 25 vehicles world-wide will require the connection of the Intermediate-shaft (I-shaft) with the steering gear. Do NOT order parts until the inspection determines that replacement is necessary. Do NOT order parts for shelf stock.
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2009 model year Chevrolet Aveo and Pontiac G3 Wave vehicles. On some vehicles, the attachment that connects the steering column intermediate shaft (I-shaft) to the steering gear may not have been correctly assembled and may become loose during normal vehicle usage. If the I-shaft detaches from the steering gear, the customer will lose steering control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Correction
Dealers are to inspect the I-shaft / steering gear attachment (bolt fully seated and shaft properly assembled) and if necessary, correctly attach the I-shaft with the steering gear.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2009 model year Chevrolet Aveo and Pontiac G3 Wave vehicles built within the VIN breakpoints shown above.
Important:
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using GMVIS. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address information has been prepared and will be available through GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports. Dealers will not have a report if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
Parts Information
Service Procedure
1. Remove the front lower carpet in the driver side.
2. Inspect the I-shaft to steering gear attachment (1). Verify the bolt is fully seated (2) (two bolt threads should be visible on the opposite side of the I-shaft yoke) and the steering gear shaft is properly assembled (3) (with no visible spline below the I-shaft yoke).
Note
Be careful with the driver air bag harness which is located close to the I-shaft of steering column.
^ If the bolt is fully seated and the I-shaft is correctly assembled to the steering gear, no further action is required.
^ If the bolt is not fully seated or the I-shaft is not correctly assembled, perform the correct assembly of the I-shaft with the steering gear, replacing the bolt (PN 94501472). Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in SI (document 2094835).
^ If the steering gear shaft and/or the I-shaft yoke are damaged, replace the steering gear (PN 96897655) and/or the I-shaft (PN 96535274). Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in SI (document 2094835).
Courtesy Transportation
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranties. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period and involved in a product program is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. GM dealers should refer to the General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for Courtesy Transportation guidelines.
Claim Information
Dealer Recall Responsibility
All unsold new vehicles in dealers possession and subject to this recall must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this recall bulletin before customers take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this recall at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is provided in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Recall follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
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