Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V004000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1995 to 10/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 3047 | 01/19/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/02/1996 | 01/22/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. the nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This loose engagement can provide noticeable noise and abnormal steering feeling to the driver and, if left unattended, the steering shafts can separate resulting in a loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; column shaft upper. vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||
| PE95052 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/25/1995 | 03/22/1996 | STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS | ||
| Bolt in the coupling, joining the upper intermediate and steering column shafts, falls out.total loss of steering occurs when the shafts then separate. | ||||||