GMC PD4107 1966: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 68V020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | PD4107 | 1966 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1968-03-11 | 1968-03-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1966-01-01 - 1967-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 732
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT THE POWER STEERING BOOSTER BALL STUD HOUSING COULD BE UNDERSIZED.AN UNDERSIZED HOUSING WOULD HAVE REDUCED STRENGTH WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE AREA OF THE BALL STUD WHICH WILL REFLECT IN 'FREE PLAY' OF THE STEERING WHEEL.IF A CRACK IN THE HOUSING IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS FAR ENOUGH THE BALL STUD COULD WORK LOOSE FROM THE HOUSING AND RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY REPLACING UNDERSIZED HOUSING.'
