Make : GMC | Model : RTS | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19860501 - 19861001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V003000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870112 | Date Received by ODI: 19870122 | Date Added to Database: 19870210 |
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: 250 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
LOWER STEERING SHAFT, WHICH PASSES THROUGH A CUTOUT IN THE FRONT BULKHEAD, MAY CONTACT A BULKHEAD BRACKET. |
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Consequence:
SHAFT COULD EVENTUALLY WEAR AND SEPARATE RESULTING INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Remedy:
REDUCE WIDTH OF BRACKET, CREATING SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO PREVENT CONTACT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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