Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1996 BUICK REGALTransport Canada Recall #2003336
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the lower pinion bearings retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers 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. This is an extension of recall 02-199
55,411 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 03062Updated June 10, 2026