NHTSA Recall 07V469000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V469000; Date: Oct. 4, 2007
The steering wheel position may be off-center and increased effort may be required when turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Chevrolet Kodiak; 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak; 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak; 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak; 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak; 2003 GMC Topkick; 2004 GMC Topkick; 2005 GMC Topkick; 2006 GMC Topkick; 2007 GMC Topkick; 2005 Isuzu HXR; 2006 Isuzu HXR
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 990
Recall Summary:
On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly. A steering gear with this condition may produce the feeling of hitting a curb and a cracking or pinging sound when the steering wheel is turned.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. The recall began on October 25, 2007. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 07220. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 25, 2007
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