GMC C70 1985: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V081000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | C70 | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-08-21 | 1986-06-23 | 1986-07-01 |
Production Dates: 1981-07-01 - 1984-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 499
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
STEERING CONTROL ARM CAN BE OVERSTRESSED WITH HEAVY STEERING INPUT CAUSING IT TO CRACK AND IT COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK COMPLETELY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING CONTROL ARM BREAKS, COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY AND TRUCK CONTROL WOULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL NEW STEERING ARM AND OTHER STEERING SYSTEM HARDWARE WHICH WILL PREVENT OVERSTRESSING INPUT CONDITIONS FROM OCCURRING.
SYSTEM: STEERING CONTROL ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 9,000 OR 12,000 LB. FRONT DRIVING STEERING AXLE AND AN 8.2 LITER ENGINE.
