CHAMPION GENERAL 1986: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : GENERAL | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1984-07-01 - 1986-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V157000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1987-06-19 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-11-25 | Date Added to Database: 1986-12-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4779 | ||
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Summary:
A CLAMP PINCH BOLT SECURING THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY LOOSEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFTS COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING/CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. |
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