Defect Description For Recall
The Pinch Bolt Used To Retain The Pitman Arm To The Steering Gear May Not Meet The Heat Treat Specification For A Grade 8 Fastener And May Strip Before Proper Torque Is Achieved.
Make Of Vehicle
White GMC
Model Of Vehicle
ACL
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V203000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
The Pinch Bolt May Fail Causing Separation Of The Pitmanarm And The Steering Linkage, And Loss Of Steering Control Which Could Resultin An Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Pinch Bolts With Properly Heat Treated Bolts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corp
Start Of Manufacture
19910901
End Of Manufacture
19911001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
55
Date Owners Notified
19911122
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19911119