GMC RTS 1987: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V003000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | RTS | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-01-12 | 1987-01-22 | 1987-02-10 |
Production Dates: 1986-05-01 - 1986-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 250
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
LOWER STEERING SHAFT, WHICH PASSES THROUGH A CUTOUT IN THE FRONT BULKHEAD, MAY CONTACT A BULKHEAD BRACKET.
SHAFT COULD EVENTUALLY WEAR AND SEPARATE RESULTING INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
REDUCE WIDTH OF BRACKET, CREATING SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO PREVENT CONTACT.
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.
