GMC 1985–1986 Steering recall
Recalled November 25, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V157000 · GMC
Remedy
REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.
Units
4,779 units
Description
A 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.
What to do
REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.
Product
GMC GENERAL
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →