GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-06-10.
Recall campaignNHTSA 85V075000
Structure: body
Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,536
Reported to NHTSA
1985-06-10
Defect description
THE CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAP MAY FAIL IN THE AREA OF THE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET TO STRAP WELD INTERFACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEP MOUNTING STRAP FAILS WHILE A PERSON IS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
Manufacturer remedy
NEW CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 24" DIAMETER FUEL TANK,30" ALUMINUM CAB ENTRY STEPS AND PAINTER CARBON STEEL STRAPS. SYSTEM: CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAP.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.