THE PINCH BOLT USED TO RETAIN THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET THE HEAT TREAT SPECIFICATION
— Recall Campaign #91V203000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 55 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V203000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 19, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V203000 |
| Units affected: | 55 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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).