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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V469000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2006 to 07/31/2007 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | |||
| 12/28/2007 | 1 | 1 | 12/28/2007 |
| In reference to complaint #10217562, this is an addendum. the vehicle has since been to an alignment facility, and it has been determined that the steering wheel was repositioned approximately 50 degrees off center by the end manufacturer---monroe truck equipment. this deviation from center was subsequently reported by us to an engineer at zf linksystem (the manufacturer of the steering gear), and their opinion was that the steering gear was not at its optimal position--this adversely affects steering play and the range of steering left or right. upon testing the vehicle, it was evident that there is 1/2 greater turn capability to the left, compared to the right. (there were 2.5 turns left of center in the steering, and 2 turns to the right.) the effect on turn radius has not yet been determined. the expert consensus was that the drag link should have been shortened to maintain the original turning specification and performance. this may be the inciting factor in the bump steer complaint. it may also be responsible for the operator's difficulty in recovering from such a bump steer event. monroe truck equipment denied the alignment as part of their warranty obligation and has denied that their modifications have had significant impact on the vehicle's steering. *tr | |||