1991 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Recall

Campaign:

97V058000 on 04/16/1997

Component:

Structure

Manufactured:

07/31/1990 - 11/29/1990

Affected:

676,535

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.

Consequence:

If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

Correction:

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.

1991 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO TSB

Bulletin:

676001

Component:

063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Summary:

Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness). *tw

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