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NHTSA Recall 08V470000: Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42,408 vehicles. It affects 2008–2009 Saturn Vue.

42,408
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2008
owners notified (September 26)
NHTSA campaign08V470000
Manufacturer campaign08284
ComponentSTEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Report receivedSeptember 17, 2008
Owner notificationSeptember 26, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

GM is recalling 42,408 my 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.

Safety risk

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 began on september 26, 2008. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Notes

GM recall no. 08284.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 08V470000

Make and modelModel years
Saturn Vue2008, 2009

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.