GMC GENERAL 1986: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V157000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | GENERAL | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-06-19 | 1986-11-25 | 1986-12-01 |
Production Dates: 1984-07-01 - 1986-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4779
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.
SYSTEM: STEERING/CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
