1995 CHEVROLET C10 RECALL - #96V004000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND DETACH ALLOWING THE THROUGH-BOLT THAT SECURES THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT JOINT TO FALL OUT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 CHEVROLET C10 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1995 - 10/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
1/22/1996 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/19/1996 |
| # Affected |
3,047 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND DETACH ALLOWING THE THROUGH-BOLT THAT SECURES THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT JOINT TO FALL OUT. |
| Consequences |
THIS LOOSE ENGAGEMENT CAN PROVIDE NOTICEABLE NOISE AND ABNORMAL STEERING FEELING TO THE DRIVER AND, IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE STEERING SHAFTS CAN SEPARATE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL TORQUE THE SUSPECT FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING; COLUMN SHAFT UPPER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1995 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1995 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1995 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for SEATS
1995 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1995 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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