GMC DF95 1978: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V244000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | DF95 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-11-22 | 1978-11-07 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-09-01 - 1978-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 519
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS THAT WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME LOOSE AND SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND PROPERLY SECURE WITH NEW FASTENERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SPORT STEERING WHEELS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
