OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98E008000
Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection
Reported Mar 17, 1998 · DANA CORPORATION
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET DRAG LINK (CONNECTING ROD) ASSEMBLIES FOR USE ON 1988-1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI MINI VANS. INCORRECT NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED AND SHIPPED WITH DRAG LINKS. SEPARATION BETWEEN THE NUT AND THE MATING COMPONENT (DRAG LINK) CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT PARTS. DANA WILL COMPENSATE OWNERS FOR ALL RELATED CHARGES FOR THE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THESE PARTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 1998.OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT OBTAINED THE FREE REMEDY AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DANA AT 1-888-888-0129.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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