Chevrolet C70 1982

Model C70 made in 1982 by Chevrolet got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1982

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
86V081000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1981 to 09/01/1984V (Vehicle)49908/21/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/23/198607/01/1986
Defect SummarySteering control arm can be overstressed with heavy steering input causing it to crack and it could eventually break completely. consequence of defect: if the steering control arm breaks, complete loss of steering ability and truck control would occur without warning which could result in an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall new steering arm and other steering system hardware which will prevent overstressing input conditions from occurring.
NotesSystem: steering control arm. vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks equipped with 9,000 or 12,000 lb. front driving steering axle and an 8.2 liter engine.