Defect Description For Recall
The Power Steering Assist Cylinder Mounting Bracket Bolts May Loosen Due To Paint On The Bolt Threads And The Mounting Bracket Mating Surface. Consequence Of Defect: This May Result In Looseness And Erratic Steering During Full Turns. With Continued Operation Power Cylinder Could Detach From The Frame Rail Resulting In Restricted Steering, Severing Of Front Brake Hose And Loss Of Front Axle Braking. With Either Condition, A Vehicle Crash Could Result.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C70
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
86V170000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Remove Paint From Mating Surfaces Of Bracket And Frame Rail; Replace Power Steering Assist Cylinder Mounting Bolts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19850301
End Of Manufacture
19860701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9038
Date Owners Notified
19870220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19861222