Make : GMC | Model : C35 | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19900801 - 19910801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V039000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920508 | Date Received by ODI: 19920324 | Date Added to Database: 19920325 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3404 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THERE MAY BE FATIGUE FRACTURES OF THE TIE ROD THROUGH THE DAMPER STUD MOUNTING HOLE. |
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Consequence:
TIE ROD FRACTURES RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ANDTHE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE EXISTING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, DAMPER, AND DAMPER BRACKET WITH NEWLY DESIGNED PARTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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