Recall
White Gmc Wca — 91V203000
NHTSA ID
91V203000
Make
White Gmc
Model
Wca
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1991-11-19
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
55
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.