General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #81V104000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V104000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 44,059 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

During assembly the upper steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened. Movement may occur between the upper steering shaft and the yoke, causing accelerated pinch bolt wear at the "whistle slot" in the shaft. Pinch bolt wear could cause the yoke to slip from the shaft.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect the upper steering column shaft to ensure proper tightening of the nut and bolt. If necessary, a new nut and bolt will be installed and properly tightened at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V104000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1981-09-09T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column shaft upper

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 44,059

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: During assembly the upper steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened. Movement may occur between the upper steering shaft and the yoke, causing accelerated pinch bolt wear at the "whistle slot" in the shaft. Pinch bolt wear could cause the yoke to slip from the shaft.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect the upper steering column shaft to ensure proper tightening of the nut and bolt. If necessary, a new nut and bolt will be installed and properly tightened at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nedm.rerc-gkn8

NHTSA ID: 81V104000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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