NHTSA Recall 98V237000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V237000; Date: Sep. 29, 1998
This could lead to loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chevrolet B7; 1998 Chevrolet B7; 1997 GMC B7; 1998 GMC B7
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,969
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with power steering. Some of these vehicles were assembled with an incorrect intermediate steering shaft. The overlap in the slip joint is insufficient allowing the steering shaft to separate.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin October 21, 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 contactchevrolet 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 1998
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