Make : CHEVROLET | Model : B7 | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19930101 - 19930501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V028000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940301 | Date Received by ODI: 19940108 | Date Added to Database: 19940217 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9673 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH LOOSE OR MISSING UPPER AND LOWER PINCH BOLTS WHICH MAY CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SHAFT. |
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Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT RESULTS IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TORQUE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS AND INSTALL PINCH BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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