1985 GMC SAFARI RECALL - #85V160000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
A PART OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRAME MAY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING DIFFICULTIES WILL OCCUR AND THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 GMC SAFARI |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 2/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
12/9/1985 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/25/1986 |
| # Affected |
26,741 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
A PART OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRAME MAY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING DIFFICULTIES WILL OCCUR AND THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE BROKEN OR CRACKED STEERING GEAR OR INSTALL A BRACE IF STEERING GEAR IS NOT BROKEN OR CRACKED. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOSS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY VAN EQUIPPED WITH RPON40 POWER STEERING. |
| See also |
1985 GMC SAFARI Recall for SEATS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jun 04, 2004 - 130000 VISIBILITY
WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT
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