NHTSA Recall 96V187000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V187000; Date: Sep. 26, 1996
The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Chevrolet G10; 1996 Chevrolet G20; 1996 Chevrolet G30; 1996 GMC G25; 1996 GMC G35
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 8,340
Recall Summary:
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began during September 1996. 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 1800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 9, 1996
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