1985 GMC GENERAL RECALL - #86V157000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
A CLAMP PINCH BOLT SECURING THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY LOOSEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFTS COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 GMC GENERAL |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1984 - 7/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
12/1/1986 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/19/1987 |
| # Affected |
4,779 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
A CLAMP PINCH BOLT SECURING THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY LOOSEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFTS COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING/CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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