Equipment recall 08E063000 · October 17, 2008

Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire and 4 more models

These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of September 2007. These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.
Consequence: If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.
Notes: This recall only pertains to dorman's oe solutions brand name, balkamp's napa brand, and the platinum brand steering shafts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08E063000
Reported to NHTSA: October 17, 2008
Filed by: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
Owner notification: October 16, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,855
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering

Recall 08E063000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Buick Regal (1999-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Chevrolet Cavalier (1995-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
Chevrolet Impala (2000-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2000-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Oldsmobile Intrigue (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Pontiac Sunfire (1995-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995

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