Recalls for 2009 Saturn Vue

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Posted on: 2008-09-18
Description
Gm is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 saturn vue vehicles.  Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen.  If this were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak.

Consequence
The fluid could contact hot exhaust components resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump.  If there are no signs of a fluid leak, dealers will tighten the nut.  If a fluid leak is present, dealer will tighten the nut and check the fluid level.  The recall began on september 26, 2008.  Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.  

Notes
Gm recall no.  08284.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Posted on: 2008-11-25
Description
Gm is recalling 2,149 my 2009 saturn vue vehicles.  Some of these vehicles may have been built with an incorrect right and/or left front steering knuckle.  As a result of the incorrect knuckle and resulting inadequate clearance, the tie rod ball stud could pull out of, or fracture, the tie rod housing.  This could cause the tie rod to separate from the knuckle.

Consequence
Although steering control of the vehicle could be maintained after a tie rod separation by the unaffected wheel on smooth roads or during light braking, with more significant suspension or braking inputs, the affected wheel could turn out and skid.  If a vehicle built with two incorrect steering knuckles had both tie rods separate at the same time, steering control of the vehicle would be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the steering knuckles and, if necessary, replace the steering knuckle(s) and tie rod(s).  The recall began on december 8, 2008.  Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.  

Notes
Gm recall no.  08389.  Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.