Recall
GMC W3500 — 98V151002
NHTSA ID
98V151002
Make
GMC
Model
W3500
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-07-06
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
42
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT-TO-STEERING BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE STEERING NOISE, LOOSE STEERING, AND AN UNCENTERED STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND RETIGHTEN TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.