NHTSA Recall 81V104000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V104000; Date: Sep. 9, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet Bruin; 1979 Chevrolet Bruin; 1980 Chevrolet Bruin; 1981 Chevrolet Bruin; 1978 GMC Brigadier; 1979 GMC Brigadier; 1980 GMC Brigadier; 1981 GMC Brigadier
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 44,059
Recall Summary:
During assembly the upper steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened. Movement may occur between the upper steering shaft and the yoke, causing accelerated pinch bolt wear at the "whistle slot" in the shaft. Pinch bolt wear could cause the yoke to slip from the shaft.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect the upper steering column shaft to ensure proper tightening of the nut and bolt. If necessary, a new nut and bolt will be installed and properly tightened at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: steering; upper steering column shaft yoke pinch bolt. Consequences of defect: if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, thedriver may experience loss of vehicle control without prior warning and anaccident may result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 11, 1981
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