Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V152000

Steering: linkages

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-09-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V152000

Steering: linkages

Component: Steering: linkages
Manufacturer: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles affected: 410
Reported to NHTSA: 1989-09-13
Owners notified: 1989-09-26

Defect description

STEERING ARM MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE IN UNDERCUT AREA OF THE ARM.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT STEERING ARMS.

Notes

SYSTEM:STEERING ARMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 7 models.

Model	Years on record
WHITE GMC WCL	1987 1986
WHITE GMC WCM	1987 1986
WHITE GMC WCS	1987 1986
WHITE GMC WHL	1987 1986
WHITE GMC WHM	1987 1986
WHITE GMC WIL	1987 1986
WHITE GMC WIM	1987 1986

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.