NHTSA Recall 97V058000: Structure
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 676,535 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Buick Regal.
| NHTSA campaign | 97V058000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 97016 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | April 8, 1997 |
| Owner notification | June 11, 1997 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and MINI vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
Safety risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.note: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, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 97V058000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1990, 1991 |
| Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 1990, 1991 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1990, 1991 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1990, 1991 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Pontiac Trans Sport | 1990, 1991 |
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.