General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #86V170000

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V170000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 9,038 affected units, STEERING:POWER ASSIST, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and erratic steering during full turns. With continued operation power cylinder could detach from the frame rail resulting in restricted steering, severing of front brake hose and loss of front axle braking. with either condition, a vehicle crash could result.

Corrective Action

Remove paint from mating surfaces of bracket and frame rail; replace power steering assist cylinder mounting bolts.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V170000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1986-12-22T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:power assist

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 9,038

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and erratic steering during full turns. With continued operation power cylinder could detach from the frame rail resulting in restricted steering, severing of front brake hose and loss of front axle braking. with either condition, a vehicle crash could result.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Remove paint from mating surfaces of bracket and frame rail; replace power steering assist cylinder mounting bolts.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mmhj_ep57_vu7e

NHTSA ID: 86V170000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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