Recall
GMC Safari — 85V160000
NHTSA ID
85V160000
Make
GMC
Model
Safari
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-12-03
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
26,741
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
REPLACE BROKEN OR CRACKED STEERING GEAR OR INSTALL A BRACE IF STEERING GEAR IS NOT BROKEN OR CRACKED.