General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #96V249000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V249000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 424 affected units, GENERAL MOTORS/STEERING COLUMN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The steering column lower pinch bolt was not properly tightened during assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V249000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1996-12-17T00:00:00

Subject: General motors/steering column

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 424

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The steering column lower pinch bolt was not properly tightened during assembly.

Consequence Summary: An undertorqued pinch bolt can rattle and cause looseness in the steering system. if the pinch bolt backed out of the joint completely, rotation of the steering shaft against the connector could cause increasing looseness in the steering system and result in loss of steering and an accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9b6g-kujs.4ibg

NHTSA ID: 96V249000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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