Gmc General 1986

Model General made in 1986 by Gmc got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, vehicle speed control.

Model 1986

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
86V157000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1984 to 07/01/1986V (Vehicle)477906/19/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/25/198612/01/1986
Defect SummaryA clamp pinch bolt securing the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may loosen. consequence of defect: shafts could separate resulting in loss of truck control which could lead to a crash without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace the clamp assembly and upper steering shaft.
NotesSystem: steering/clamp bolt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS
86V130000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 02/01/1986 to 05/01/1986V (Vehicle)24110/03/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/19/198609/24/1986
Defect SummaryThe throttle return spring assembly may fail and prevent the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. consequence of defect: engine speed would not decrease; loss of accelerator control could result in a crash without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace accelerator linkage return spring(s).
NotesSystem: throttle return spring. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 6-71 detroit dieselengines.