Engineering Analysis · Closed
ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION
Action number
EA00011
Opened
Apr 10, 2000
Closed
Jan 12, 2001
Outcome
Recall 00V189000
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 00V189000.
Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →What NHTSA is examining
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
Vehicles under investigation
1989 Buick Regal1990 Buick Regal1991 Buick Regal1989 Chevrolet Lumina Apv1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv1989 Chevrolet Lumina1990 Chevrolet Lumina1991 Chevrolet Lumina1989 Chevrolet Monte Carlo1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette1989 Pontiac Grand Prix1990 Pontiac Grand Prix1991 Pontiac Grand Prix1989 Pontiac Trans Sport1990 Pontiac Trans Sport1991 Pontiac Trans Sport
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.