Vehicle recall 08V470000 · September 17, 2008
2008-2009 Saturn Vue
Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- GM is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 Saturn vue vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak.
- Consequence
- The fluid could contact hot exhaust components resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump. If there are no signs of a fluid leak, dealers will tighten the nut. If a fluid leak is present, dealer will tighten the nut and check the fluid level. The recall began on September 26, 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 08284.CUSTOMERS may also 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
- 08V470000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2008
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08284
- Owner notification
- September 26, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42,408
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Saturn Vue (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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