Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vans With An 8,500 Lb. Or 8,600 Lb. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, The Nut Attaching The Pitman Arm To The Steering Linkage May Not Be Tightened Adequately Resulting In A Possible Separation.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
EXPRESS
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
02V330000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
A Separation Could Result In Loss Of Vehicle Control, And A Crash Could Occur With Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Tighten The Pitman Arm Nut To The Proper Specification. If The Nut Is Missing, The Dealer Will Install A New Nut And Tighten It Correctly. Owner Notification Began December 10, 2002. 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 1-800-222-1020 Or GMC At 1-800-462-8782.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20021014
End Of Manufacture
20021025
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4158
Date Owners Notified
20021210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20021212
Make Campaign Number
2063