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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:00 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 98V320000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      OLDSMOBILE / ALERO     1999      PONTIAC / GRAND AM     1999 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 11, 1998 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V320000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Potential Number of Units Affected: 217 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED. Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT FOR CORRECT TIGHTNESS AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 1998. 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 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.