GMC N9 1983: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V075000

Make Model Year
GMC N9 1983
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-06-10 1985-06-18

Production Dates: 1982-11-01 - 1985-01-01

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1536

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAP MAY FAIL IN THE AREA OF THE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET TO STRAP WELD INTERFACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEP MOUNTING STRAP FAILS WHILE A PERSON IS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

Remedy

NEW CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAPS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 24" DIAMETER FUEL TANK,30" ALUMINUM CAB ENTRY STEPS AND PAINTER CARBON STEEL STRAPS. SYSTEM: CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAP.