NHTSA Recall 86V157000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V157000; Date: Nov. 25, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 GMC General; 1986 GMC General
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,779
Recall Summary:
A clamp pinch bolt securing the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may loosen. Consequence of defect: shafts could separate resulting in loss of truck control which could lead to a crash without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Replace the clamp assembly and upper steering shaft.
Recall Notes:
System: steering/clamp bolt. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 19, 1987
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