NHTSA recall 85V160000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V160000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1985-12-03 |
| Owners notified | 1986-04-25 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Units potentially affected | 26741 |
What is wrong
A PART OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRAME MAY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING DIFFICULTIES WILL OCCUR AND THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
REPLACE BROKEN OR CRACKED STEERING GEAR OR INSTALL A BRACE IF STEERING GEAR IS NOT BROKEN OR CRACKED.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOSS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY VAN EQUIPPED WITH RPON40 POWER STEERING.
| 1985 CHEVROLET ASTRO | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-02-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 GMC SAFARI | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-02-01. |
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