WHITE GMC WHL 1987: STEERING:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V152000

Make Model Year
WHITE GMC WHL 1987
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1989-09-26 1989-09-13 1989-09-25

Production Dates: 1986-02-01 - 1989-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 410

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

STEERING ARM MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE IN UNDERCUT AREA OF THE ARM.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT STEERING ARMS.

Notes

SYSTEM:STEERING ARMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.