GMC KODIAK 1993: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : GMC | Model : KODIAK | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1993-01-01 - 1993-05-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V028000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-03-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-01-08 | Date Added to Database: 1994-02-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9673 | ||
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Summary:
THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH LOOSE OR MISSING UPPER AND LOWER PINCH BOLTS WHICH MAY CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SHAFT. |
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Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT RESULTS IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TORQUE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS AND INSTALL PINCH BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; UNKNOWN TYPE; SHAFT SECTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK, SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, AND COMMERCIALCHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC SERVICE CENTER AT1-313-456-4547. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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