1985 GMC GENERAL Recalls

Item Affected: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Date Announced: 11/25/1986

Description of Recall: 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.

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.

Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING/CLAMP BOLT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.