Make : GMC | Model : SIERRA | Year : 2005 |
Build Dates : 20041201 - 20050131 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V018000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20050126 | Date Received by ODI: 20050121 | Date Added to Database: 20050127 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05010 | ||
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3344 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. THE BOLT MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |