NHTSA Recall 03V052000: Steering
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,512 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Rendezvous.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V052000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03009 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | February 20, 2003 |
| Owner notification | February 7, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.
Safety risk
This condition could allow the intermediate shaft to spin inside the steering column coupling, resulting in loss of steering control of the vehicle. If this were to happen while the vehicle is moving, a crash could resulting without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. Owners were notified by telephone on february 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on february 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Notes
GM recall no. 03009. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V052000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.