1991 WHITE GMC WIA RECALL - #91V203000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1991 WHITE GMC WIA |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1991 - 10/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
11/22/1991 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Owners Notified on |
11/22/1991 |
| # Affected |
55 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS (CLASS 8). |
| See also |
1991 WHITE GMC WIA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS
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