1988 CHEVROLET P6T042 RECALL - #90V103000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
IMPROPER DRILLING OF HOLE TAPERS IN THE STEERING ARM AND PITMAN ARM MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEATING OF THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD ON EITHER THE PITMAN ARM OR THE STEERING ARM AND TIE ROD END ON THE STEERING ATTACHMENTS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 CHEVROLET P6T042 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1987 - 8/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
6/14/1990 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/4/1990 |
| # Affected |
74 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
IMPROPER DRILLING OF HOLE TAPERS IN THE STEERING ARM AND PITMAN ARM MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEATING OF THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD ON EITHER THE PITMAN ARM OR THE STEERING ARM AND TIE ROD END ON THE STEERING ATTACHMENTS. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WITH NEW ASSEMBLIES AND TORQUE TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM HOLE TAPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCKS.CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECTS: NUT THAT ATTACHES STUDS TO THE DRAG LINK OR PITMAN ARMAND THE TIE ROD COULD WORK LOOSE AND FALL OFF, CAUSING THE ASSEMBLIES TOSEPARATE. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEEING CONTROL AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AVEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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