WHITE GMC WCA 1991: STEERING:LINKAGES

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS 'CLASS 8'.