| Make : GMC | Model : GENERAL | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19840701 - 19860701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V157000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870619 | Date Received by ODI: 19861125 | Date Added to Database: 19861201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4779 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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