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Recall

GMC General — 86V157000

NHTSA ID
86V157000
Make
GMC
Model
General
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-11-25
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
4,779
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.

Summary

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.

Remedy

REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.

Affected Vehicles

GMC General
Model Years: 1986

1986 GMC General