Recall 08V470000: Power Steering Fluid Leaks

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Saturn/Vue 2008-2009

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 16, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V470000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Hose, Piping, and Connections

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 42408

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling 42,408 M/Y 2008-2009 Saturn Vue vehicles. some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak.

CONSEQUENCE:
The fluid could contact hot exhaust components resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump. If there are no signs of a fluid leak, dealers will tighten the nut. If a fluid leak is present, dealer will tighten the nut and check the fluid level. The recall is expected to begin on or about September 26, 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or go to mygmlink at http://www.gm.com/recall.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 08284. Customers may 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.