WHITE GMC WCA 1991: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V203000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE GMC | WCA | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-11-22 | 1991-11-19 | 1991-11-22 |
Production Dates: 1991-09-01 - 1991-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE PINCH BOLT USED TO RETAIN THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET THE HEAT TREAT SPECIFICATION FOR A GRADE 8 FASTENER AND MAY STRIP BEFORE PROPER TORQUE IS ACHIEVED.
THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS 'CLASS 8'.
