NHTSA Recall 74V214000
NHTSA Campaign Id 74V214000; Date: Nov. 11, 1974
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Chevrolet C6000; 1974 Chevrolet C6000; 1973 Chevrolet C6500; 1974 Chevrolet C6500; 1973 Chevrolet M6000; 1974 Chevrolet M6000; 1973 Chevrolet M6500; 1974 Chevrolet M6500; 1973 GMC CE6000; 1973 GMC CE6500; 1973 GMC ME6500
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 13,502
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Chevrolet campaign no 74-c-18. Trucks. Possibility that the bolts attachingthe power steering cylinder anchor bracket to the frame rail may have beenassembled with fasteners which were not sufficiently tightened or which werethe wrong type. If the vehicle is operated with bolts in this condition, it ispossible for the attaching bolts to shear, detaching the cylinder from theframe rail. The detached cylinder could wedge between the drag links and frontspring causing steering lockup or possibly sever front brake hose causing lossof vehicle braking. (correct by inspecting and replacing anchor bracket bolts,washers and nuts. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 17, 1974
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