NHTSA Campaign #08E063000 STEERING

OCTOBER 17
2008

3,855 vehicles recalled

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER -- Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "Napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of September 2007. These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.

If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E063000 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V300000 SEAT BELTS:REAR

JUNE 23
2004

37 vehicles recalled

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER -- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 210, 'Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.' The passenger-side rear safety belt may have been installed with an incorrect nut and bolt.

In a severe crash, the upper seat belt anchorage may separate. The effectiveness of the seat belt could then be reduced and the occupant could receive greater injuries.

Dealers are to inspect the safety belt anchorage and install a new nut and bolt, if necessary. The recall began on August 23, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V300000 »