NHTSA Campaign Id 82V118000; Date: Dec. 7, 1982
1982 GMC Transit Coaches
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 16
The front axle mounted steering gear box assemblies on these vehicles may contain cracked ball nut assemblies.
The dealer will inspect the vehicle and if cracks are found, a new worm and ball nut will be installed free of charge.
Vehicle description: transit buses with manual steering. System: steering; steering gear box. Consequences of defect: if a ball nut were to break while vehicle is in motion,the driver may experience loss of steering control, without prior warning, andan accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 1982
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