GMC TDH 1966: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 68V137000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | TDH | 1966 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1968-12-18 | 1968-12-30 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1963-04-01 - 1968-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2855
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING BOOSTER BALL STUD HOUSING IS UNDER SIZED.THIS WILL REDUCE STRENGTH OF HOUSING, RESULT IN FATIGUE CRACK IN AREA OF BALLSTUD AND AFFECT 'FREE PLAY' OF STEERING WHEEL.IF CRACK IN HOUSING IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS FAR ENOUGH BALL STUD COULD WORK LOOSE FROM HOUSING AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY REPLACING UNDERSIZED HOUSING WITH IMPROVED PROPER SIZE.'
