NHTSA Recall 85V075000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 1985-06-10. An estimated 1,536 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAP MAY FAIL IN THE AREA OF THE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET TO STRAP WELD INTERFACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEP MOUNTING STRAP FAILS WHILE A PERSON IS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
What the manufacturer will do
NEW CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 24" DIAMETER FUEL TANK,30" ALUMINUM CAB ENTRY STEPS AND PAINTER CARBON STEEL STRAPS. SYSTEM: CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAP.