What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2006199
- Recall date
- 15 August 2006
- Make
- Pontiac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Buick, Saturn
- Models
- Aztek, Montana, Venture, Silhouette, Rendezvous, Terraza, Montana SV6, Relay, Uplander
- Model years
- 2001 to 2007
- Vehicle class
- Minivan
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 49,116
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain Aztek (AWD), Montana (AWD), Relay (AWD), RendezVous (AWD), RendezVous (FWD), Silhouette (AWD), Terraza (AWD), Terraza (FWD), Uplander (AWD) and Venture (AWD) vehicles equipped with independent rear suspension, when operated in extreme cold temperature and on rough roads, water and salt can intrude past the ball joint seal. The combination of theses conditions may then lead to premature wear of the ball joint. If the ball joint wear progresses to the point of separation from the lower control arm, a loss of vehicle control may occur. Correction: Dealers will replace both ball joints with new ball joints which have a revised boot and ball stud to improve the seal to the ball stud shaft.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2006199.