Make : GMC | Model : SAFARI | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19840801 - 19850201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V160000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19860425 | Date Received by ODI: 19851203 | Date Added to Database: 19851209 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26741 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A PART OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRAME MAY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING DIFFICULTIES WILL OCCUR AND THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE BROKEN OR CRACKED STEERING GEAR OR INSTALL A BRACE IF STEERING GEAR IS NOT BROKEN OR CRACKED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |