Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V203000

Steering: linkages

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-11-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V203000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles affected
55
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-19
Owners notified
1991-11-22

Defect description

THE PINCH BOLT USED TO RETAIN THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET THE HEAT TREAT SPECIFICATION FOR A GRADE 8 FASTENER AND MAY STRIP BEFORE PROPER TORQUE IS ACHIEVED.

Safety risk

THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS (CLASS 8).

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
WHITE GMC ACL1991
WHITE GMC WCA1991
WHITE GMC WIA1991
WHITE GMC WX1991

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.