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NHTSARecalled Nov 19, 1991 · #91V203000

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.

View the official CPSC notice