| Make : WHITE GMC | Model : ACL | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910901 - 19911001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V203000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19911122 | Date Received by ODI: 19911119 | Date Added to Database: 19911122 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 55 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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