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1998 CHEVROLET W3500 Recall - Campaign #98V151002

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 CHEVROLET W3500 RECALL - #98V151002

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT-TO-STEERING BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE STEERING NOISE, LOOSE STEERING, AND AN UNCENTERED STEERING WHEEL.

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Vehicle 1998 CHEVROLET W3500
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 3/1/1998 - 4/30/1998
Recalled on 7/17/1998
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 10/23/1998
# Affected 42
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT-TO-STEERING BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE STEERING NOISE, LOOSE STEERING, AND AN UNCENTERED STEERING WHEEL.
Consequences LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND RETIGHTEN TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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