Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V170000

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-12-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V170000

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
9,038
Reported to NHTSA
1986-12-22
Owners notified
1987-02-20

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE PAINT FROM MATING SURFACES OF BRACKET AND FRAME RAIL; REPLACE POWER STEERING ASSIST CYLINDER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: POWER STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING AND 12,000 LBS. FRONT AXLES.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet C701986 1985
GMC C71986 1985

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.