NHTSA Recall 98V151002
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V151002; Date: Jul. 6, 1998
Loss of steering could result.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Chevrolet W3500; 1998 Chevrolet W4500; 1998 GMC W3500; 1998 GMC W4500
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 42
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: truck chassis. The intermediate steering shaft-to-steering bolt was not tightened properly during assembly. This can cause steering noise, loose steering, and an uncentered steering wheel.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during October 1998. 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 GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 23, 1998
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