GMC C50 1976: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V064000

Make Model Year
GMC C50 1976
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1976-06-25 1976-04-22 1979-10-12

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 479

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Notes

CHEVROLET TRUCK CAMPAIGN NO 76C14.GMC CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-08.MEDIUM DUTYTRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE TORQUE NUTS USED TO ATTACH STEERING GEARS ANDPOWER STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKETS TO THE CHASSIS FRAMES, CONTAIN METALFLAWS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ORLOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING ALL NUTS USED FOR ATTACHING STEERING GEARS AND POWER STEERINGCYLINDERS'