While driving my 1998 Pontiac Trans sport Montana, my steering wheel locked up and wouldn't turn to the left, almost causing an accident. When I took the vehicle in for inspection, it was determined that it was a rack and pinion steering gear assembly.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

Re: complaint of unsatisfactory transaction. The steering locked when the consumer made a left turn. The consumer was informed there was a recall regarding the problem he experienced. The consumer contacted customer service about the recall and was told his vehicle was about 200 vehicle out of the range recall.(recall#02V286000).

- Detroit, MI, USA

Steering suddenly went out...... steering wheel locked up when turn left. Very dangerous condition. We were in non busy area. Found out there is a recall concerning this, however, my van was not covered. Makes no sense. Van is in shop now getting rack and oinion replaced.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

This vehicle was experiencing the same failure as described in the steering assembly recall 02V286000. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Canada, 00, USA

The vehicle experienced the same problem with the rack and pinion as stated in the recall, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Newcastle, OK, USA

I have had problems with my intake manifold gasket that has just been replaced. Also my steering wheel is very difficult to turn when I am moving from a stopped position.

- Manchester, MO, USA

Vehicle steering becomes very hard at extreme turns like in parking.

- Morton, IL, USA

Rack and pinion failed and replacement is not functioning properly.

- Rye Brook, NY, USA