Dorman Recalls Replacement Steering Shafts for Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn Vehicles
Dorman is recalling replacement intermediate steering shafts for specific Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn models due to a defect that may cause loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering shaft) that can result in complete loss of steering control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Dorman Products, Inc. is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names. The affected part numbers are 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074. These parts were intended 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 premature failure. A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint, resulting in a complete loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHEVROLET, PONTIAC, SATURN MALIBU, G6, AURA
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Manufacturer
- Dorman Products, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering Component
- Affected units
- 7,304
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- MALIBU
- G6
- AURA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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