Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1996 PONTIAC TRANSPORTTransport Canada Recall #2002199
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the lower pinion bearings retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between January 1, 1996 and October 31, 1997 may fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. If the problem were to occur, the driver would have to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers are to inspect the condition of the lower bearing, and replace the lower pinion bearing or the rack and pinion steering gear assembly, if necessary.
238,877 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 02049Updated June 10, 2026