The affected models were manufactured between September 1998 and March 2000. On certain minivans, one or more of the five bolts that mount the rack and pinion steering gear to the vehicle may have been incorrectly tightened. There could be a looseness in the steering, which may be accompanied by noise or vibration.
Continued operation can cause the bolts to fracture or fall out, reducing steering control.
67,200 automobiles are affected by this recall. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the bolts are broken or missing, will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. All bolts will be tightened to the specified torque. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Oct. 30, 2000. Notice of this product warning was sent via email to SafetyAlerts subscribers January 23, 2001.