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1981 GMC BRIGADIER Recall - Campaign #81V104000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1981 GMC BRIGADIER RECALL - #81V104000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

DURING ASSEMBLY THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. MOVEMENT MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT AND THE YOKE, CAUSING ACCELERATED PINCH BOLT WEAR AT THE "WHISTLE SLOT" IN THE SHAFT. PINCH BOLT WEAR COULD CAUSE THE YOKE TO SLIP FROM THE SHAFT.

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Vehicle 1981 GMC BRIGADIER
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 12/1/1977 - 4/1/1981
Recalled on 9/17/1981
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 9/11/1981
# Affected 44,059
Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Description DURING ASSEMBLY THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. MOVEMENT MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT AND THE YOKE, CAUSING ACCELERATED PINCH BOLT WEAR AT THE "WHISTLE SLOT" IN THE SHAFT. PINCH BOLT WEAR COULD CAUSE THE YOKE TO SLIP FROM THE SHAFT.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO ENSURE PROPER TIGHTENING OF THE NUT AND BOLT. IF NECESSARY, A NEW NUT AND BOLT WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT YOKE PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THEDRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND ANACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
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