I searched but didn't find this. Sorry if I'm pulling up old news.

I just got a recall notice for my '02.

It says 03062 power steering grear lower pinion bearing separation.
Anyone know anythng about this? Something I need to worry about? Especially as my car is lowered? the previous owner had the steering lock recall done (6 speed) and I have yet to put in a CLB. Hope they wouldn't try messing in that area. I'm kind of loathe to take my car to a dealership to be honest, but steering gear bearing problems make me worry. Should I be?

 

There is no such recall for the C5. There is, however, one for the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Think you were sent that one in error or you own an Olds.

Oh, and put in a CLB before you get stranded somewhere - it's not if, but when.

Make : OLDSMOBILE Model : CUTLASS SUPREME Year : 1996
Build Dates : 19960101 - 19960630
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V527000
Date Owner's Notified: 20040205 Date Received by ODI: 20031211 Date Added to Databse: 20031218
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03062
Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 750283
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES EVEN FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL REQUIRE MUCH HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN LEFT AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AS MUCH AS INTENDED. WITH THE MAXIMUM PINION SHAFT MOVEMENT, WHICH REQUIRES INTERNAL GEAR COMPONENT DAMAGE, THE DRIVER CAN ENCOUNTER HIGH RESISTANCE TO TURNING LEFT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT. IN ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 

Thank you, Patches.

So, after your reply I went out and looked at my VIN. Didn't match the vette. Odd, I thought, as the card was from the dealer that the vette was originally purchased from here in WA, though I had never been there personally.

On a hunch I went out and looked at an old '98 Monte Carlo that I have parked next to my garage. VIN matched. That car was bought in MA and has never seen a dealer out here. It isn't registered, so I have no idea how they connected me to the car. Hmmmm.

Car was parked at 108k miles and likely won't be driven again any time soon. Think I can let that one go by.

Thanks for the info.