NHTSA Recall 86V157000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 1986-11-25. An estimated 4,779 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A CLAMP PINCH BOLT SECURING THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY LOOSEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFTS COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING/CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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