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1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette TSBs

84 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories

Body & Paint

22 bulletins
636509

ISSUE REGARDING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE MOST PREVALENT IN THE SLIDING DOOR AREAS, LEFT, RIGHT OR BOTH.

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634674

CONCERNS WITH WIND NOISE AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD.

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634513

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS RUST FORMING AROUND THE FRONT OR REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF.

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629666

SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL 01013 AND 01059 POWER SLIDING DOORS.

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628126

INFORMATION ON WIND NOISE FROM OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS.

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627616

INFORMATION REGARDING PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION.

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*YH

626222

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD OR FROM THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE.

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614385

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FRONT DOOR GLASS IS SLOW OR NOISY WHEN MOVING UP OR DOWN OR THE WINDOW IS INOPERATIVE.

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6092333

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR.

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608378

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THEIR SLIDING SIDE DOOR RATTLES AT THE TOP.

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606534

REVISED CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN REGARDING POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION.

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605985

CERTAIN U VANS EQUIPPED WITH GEN II POWER SLIDING DOORS AND WITHIN CERTAIN VIN BREAKPOINTS MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE POWER SLIDING DOOR.

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603083

COMPLAINTS OF INOPERATIVE POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR.

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*YC

602983

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW.

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*YC

10190934

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

10190933

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

10017152

POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE.

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*SC

10007833

WATER LEAKS AT OVERHEAD CONSOLE MAP.

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*TT

10006594

POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE.

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*MR

10001276

ROOF PERFORATION. *TT

10000948

PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION / BLISTERING.

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10000746

ROOF PERFORATION. *TT

Engine

16 bulletins
634989

SUBJECT REGARDING POOR HEAT WITH COLD OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES AT LOW ENGINE RPM.

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634973

SUBJECT REGARDING POOR HEAT WITH COLD OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES AT LOW ENGINE RPM.

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634708

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION.

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*TT

629375

SUBJECT REGARDING WHINE NOISE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATION.

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*TT

628928

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK.

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*TT UPDATED *EH

619370

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND...

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/ OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED. *TT

619360

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT...

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MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT

617725

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR HEAT IN THE VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT LOW ENGINE RPM.

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THIS CONDITION IS MOST PREVALENT AT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES C (32 DEGREES F). *TT

607995

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

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*TT

604343

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE.

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*TT

10190932

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.

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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.

10190931

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.

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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.

10115081

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come...

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with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick connect verses inverted flare. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

10016464

WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY.

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GM TECH LINK. *TT

10004768

ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK.

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*TT GM REMINDER. *TT INSTALL NEW LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE

10001282

ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK.

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*TT

Transmission

8 bulletins
635006

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002.

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*TT

634997

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS.

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*TT

634985

CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS,...

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT

634619

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL REVERSE ON CLOSING OR THE DOOR WILL APPEAR CLOSED, BUT THE...

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ALARM WILL COME ON WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. *TT

611290

SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITH A HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSAXLE MAY COMMENT ON HARSH UPSHIFTS OR HARSH GARAGE SHIFTS, SOFT...

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SHIFTS, SHUDDERS ON HARD ACCELERATION, OR SHIFTS ERRATIC. *TT

10135203

This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans...

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breather vent.

10004213

THE 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A HARSH GARAGE SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE ON A COLD START.

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*TT

10002394

GRIND NOISE OR NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE.

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*TT

Infotainment

7 bulletins
607582

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR SPEAKERS DO NOT OPERATE WITH THE VEHICLE RADIO ON AND THE VIDEO SYSTEM TURNED OFF.

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10168979

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.

10165876

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.

10141381

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10114947

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10114924

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10012745

INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.

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*EH

Fuel System

6 bulletins
623799

SUBJECT REGARDING PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE CHEST STRAP AND THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS.

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*TT

10208027

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10171318

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10157018

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10137901

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

10113443

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

Other

5 bulletins
636485

SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

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634510

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ROAD NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA BEHIND THE FRONT SEATS.

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*TT

628525

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WATERLEAK CONDITIONS.

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611293

EXCESSIVE LATERAL MOVEMENT (SIDE TO SIDE) WHEN USING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CHILD SEATS.

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THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SECOND AND THIRD ROW BUCKET SEATS. *TT

10004751

EXCESSIVE LATERAL MOVEMENT (SIDE TO SIDE) WHEN USING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CHILD SEATS.

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THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SECOND AND THIRD ROW BUCKET SEATS. INCLUDING THE 1997 - 1999 OPEL SINTRA. *TT

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10232287

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10166638

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10154641

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10138060

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Electrical

3 bulletins
607603

CONCERNS WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CONTROL MODULE.

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10246631

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

10009664

BATTERY DRAIN ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS.

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Suspension

3 bulletins
10116612

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and...

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no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

10116564

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and...

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no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

10010377

RATTLE NOISE OR CLUNK FROM THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION.

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Brakes

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624109

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE STEPS 13 AND 15 OF THE EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPEED VARIATION DIAGNOSTIC TABLES (C1225,...

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C1226, C1227, C1228) IN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SUBSECTION OF THE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT

10005458

REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE RATTLE NOISE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION.

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*TT *MJ

Air Bags & Safety

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621224

ON SOME VEHICLES THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE.

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10005444

SECOND ROW SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PASSENGERS SIDE.

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SIT BULLETIN 1403282. *TT

Lighting

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10010026

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) DISABLE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT VEHICLES ONLY.

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*TC

10007559

NO TCC APPLY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TCC SURGE, POSSIBLE P0740, P1870, OR 39 AFTER INSTALLATION OF A REMAN (SRTA) 4T60/4T60E.

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HVAC & Climate

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609700

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LACK OF PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN HOT HUMID WEATHER.

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Software & Calibration

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10082506

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT...

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A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

Steering

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10004765

RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE.

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*TT