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 | |||||
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STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
07V469000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/2003 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 990 | 10/25/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/04/2007 | 10/04/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly. a steering gear with this condition may produce the feeling of hitting a curb and a cracking or pinging sound when the steering wheel is turned. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The steering wheel position may be off-center and increased effort may be required when turning, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. the recall began on october 25, 2007. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Gm recall no. 07220.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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STEERING | |||||
091703 | 09/17/2003 | 10005037 | Vehicle may have a tighter turning radius in one direction or the other, or may not be able to achieve the turning radius due to the self-adjusting steering limiter not set. gm voicemail log. *tt | 01/26/2004 | |
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
PIT-4883 | 07/01/2009 | 10032397 | Gmc/chevrolet: fluid leak at steering gear input shaft. all c series models. when repairing a power steering fluid leak at the steering gear input shaft stub seal beware that the pressure seal is not available from gm spo parts. | 03/15/2010 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
05/11/2006 | 51631 | 1 | |
Brake warning light for service brakes came on. soft brake pedal. further investigation revealed loss of brake fluid and brake fluid sprayed all over left front wheel, chassis, and frame. outside brake line from the brake pressure modulator had a hole leaking brake fluid. cause of worn brake line was from the power steering hose coming from the hydraulic pump to the inlet side of the steering gear box. the power steering hose was rubbing against the brake line. power steering hose was replaced and brake line repaired. defective brake line is available for inspection. *jb |