AUTOCAR WX 1991: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1991-09-01 - 1991-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V203000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-11-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-11-19 | Date Added to Database: 1991-11-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 55 | ||
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Summary:
THE PINCH BOLT USED TO RETAIN THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET THE HEAT TREAT SPECIFICATION FOR A GRADE 8 FASTENER AND MAY STRIP BEFORE PROPER TORQUE IS ACHIEVED. |
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Consequence:
THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS 'CLASS 8'. |
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