Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Medium Duty Trucks Equipped With ZF Model 8018 Steering Gears, The Steering Gear May Have Been Produced Incorrectly. A Steering Gear With This Condition May Produce The Feeling Of Hitting A Curb And A Cracking Or Pinging Sound When The Steering Wheel Is Turned.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
KODIAK
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
07V469000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
The Steering Wheel Position May Be Off-Center And Increased Effort May Be Required When Turning, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect For Certain Date Codes And Verify The Mileage On Steering Gears And Replace Gears As Necessary. The Recall Began On October 25, 2007. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438; GMC At 1-866-996-9463; Or Isuzu At 1-800-255-6727.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20040601
End Of Manufacture
20050731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
990
Date Owners Notified
20071025
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20071004
Make Campaign Number
7220