Chevrolet Malibu; Dorman Steering Shaft; OE Solutions Steering Shaft; Pontiac G6 and 2 more (2004-2012): Steering
Recall 14E044000 · Jul 21, 2014 · Dorman Products, Inc.
7,304
units affected
7,304
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14E044000
- Date
- Jul 21, 2014
- Maker
- Dorman Products, Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,304
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2004-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, 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 a premature failure.
What can happen
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 21 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14E044000?
6 models: Chevrolet Malibu (2004-2012), Dorman Steering Shaft (all years), OE Solutions Steering Shaft (all years) and 3 more, about 7,304 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14E044000?
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.
What can happen?
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.