NHTSA Recall 02V330000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V330000; Date: Dec. 12, 2002
a separation could result in loss of vehicle control, and a crash could occur with prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Chevrolet Express; 2003 GMC Savana
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,158
Recall Summary:
On certain vans with an 8,500 lb. Or 8,600 lb. Gross vehicle weight rating, the nut attaching the pitman arm to the steering linkage may not be tightened adequately resulting in a possible separation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will tighten the pitman arm nut to the proper specification. If the nut is missing, the dealer will install a new nut and tighten it correctly. Owner notification began December 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 02063. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 10, 2002
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