NHTSA recall 91V203000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 91V203000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Reported | 1991-11-19 |
| Owners notified | 1991-11-22 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 55 |
What is wrong
THE PINCH BOLT USED TO RETAIN THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET THE HEAT TREAT SPECIFICATION FOR A GRADE 8 FASTENER AND MAY STRIP BEFORE PROPER TORQUE IS ACHIEVED.
What can happen
THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS (CLASS 8).
| 1991 WHITE GMC ACL | Built 1991-09-01 to 1991-10-01. |
|---|---|
| 1991 WHITE GMC WCA | Built 1991-09-01 to 1991-10-01. |
| 1991 WHITE GMC WIA | Built 1991-09-01 to 1991-10-01. |
| 1991 WHITE GMC WX | Built 1991-09-01 to 1991-10-01. |
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