Equipment recall 14E044000 · July 21, 2014

Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and 1 more model

The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.

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, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
Consequence: A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 14E044000
Reported to NHTSA: July 21, 2014
Filed by: Dorman Products, Inc.
Owner notification: September 8, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,304
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering

Recall 14E044000 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.

Chevrolet Malibu (2004-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Pontiac G6 (2005-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Saturn Aura (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007

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