NHTSA Recall 96V004000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V004000; Date: Jan. 2, 1996
This loose engagement can provide noticeable noise and abnormal steering feeling to the driver and, if left unattended, the steering shafts can separate resulting in a loss of steering control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Chevrolet C10; 1995 Chevrolet C20; 1995 Chevrolet C30; 1995 GMC C15; 1995 GMC C25; 1995 GMC C35
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,047
Recall Summary:
The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.
How to Fix:
Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; column shaft upper. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 19, 1996
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