1982 GMC TRANSIT COACHES RECALL - #82V118000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
THE FRONT AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKED BALL NUT ASSEMBLIES.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1982 GMC TRANSIT COACHES |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1982 - 9/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
12/13/1982 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/1/1982 |
| # Affected |
16 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
THE FRONT AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKED BALL NUT ASSEMBLIES. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND IF CRACKS ARE FOUND, A NEW WORM AND BALL NUT WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BOX.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF A BALL NUT WERE TO BREAK WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, ANDAN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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