NHTSA Recall 91V203000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 1991-11-19. An estimated 55 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE PINCH BOLT USED TO RETAIN THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET THE HEAT TREAT SPECIFICATION FOR A GRADE 8 FASTENER AND MAY STRIP BEFORE PROPER TORQUE IS ACHIEVED.
Risk
THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS (CLASS 8).
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