NHTSA Campaign Id 94V028000; Date: Jan. 8, 1994
Separation of the intermediate steering shaft results in total loss of steering control and could cause an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:1993 Chevrolet B7; 1993 Chevrolet C6; 1993 Chevrolet C7; 1993 Chevrolet Kodiak; 1993 Chevrolet P6; 1993 GMC B7; 1993 GMC C6; 1993 GMC C7; 1993 GMC P6; 1993 GMC Topkick
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 9,673
Recall Summary:The intermediate steering shaft was assembled with loose or missing upper and lower pinch bolts which may cause separation of the shaft.
How to Fix:Dealers will properly torque loose pinch bolts and install pinch bolts where necessary.
Recall Notes:System: steering; unknown type; shaft sector. Vehicle description: medium duty truck, school bus chassis, and commercialchassis. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC service center at1-313-456-4547. Also, contact the national highway traffic administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 1994
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