Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Medium Duty Trucks Equipped With Axle Assemblies Which May Have Been Manufactured With TRW Model 20Edl Ball Sockets. The Tie Rod Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Out Of The Socket In Some Applications.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C SERIES (Medium)
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V140001
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Steering Control, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Ball Socket Assemblies. Owner Notification Began April 24, 2001. 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 Chevrolet At 1-800-1020 Or GMC At 1-800-462-8782.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19990701
End Of Manufacture
19991031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6386
Date Owners Notified
20010424
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20010410
Make Campaign Number
1030