General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V142000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V142000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 3,957 affected units, GM/STEERING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty extended-cab pickup trucks and 4-door utility trucks. the lower steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt is "finger loose" or missing allowing the bolt to loosen and fall out. the steering shaft yoke can wear causing an off center steering wheel.

Corrective Action

Dealers are arranging to have the vehicles involved towed to the dealership and alternate transportation is being arranged for owners. dealers will then inspect the vehicle for the presence of a pinch bolt and torque this bolt to proper specifications.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V142000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1997-08-29T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/steering

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 3,957

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: light duty extended-cab pickup trucks and 4-door utility trucks. the lower steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt is "finger loose" or missing allowing the bolt to loosen and fall out. the steering shaft yoke can wear causing an off center steering wheel.

Consequence Summary: Relative movement between the chassis and cab can cause the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. this condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers are arranging to have the vehicles involved towed to the dealership and alternate transportation is being arranged for owners. dealers will then inspect the vehicle for the presence of a pinch bolt and torque this bolt to proper specifications.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xx5w_te3f_ivv3

NHTSA ID: 97V142000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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