Recalls for 2002 Buick Lesabre

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2002-08-14
Description
Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Consequence
Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side.  Owner notification began august 15, 2002.  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, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

Notes
Gm recall no.  02032.  Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Posted on: 2002-03-25
Description
Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts.  If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.

Consequence
If the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control is lost and a vehicle crash could result.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts.  Owner notification began april 5, 2002.  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 or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).