Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 68V-014 · GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 68V-014 covers 2,910 GMC vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 1968.
Source: NHTSA recall 68V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING UPPER FLANGE-TO-STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.IF THIS BOLT LOOSENS, THE MATING SPLINES OF THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING FLANGE AND LOWER STEERING SHAFT COULD WEAR AND THE BOLT EVENTUALLY FALL OUT, WITH A RESULTANT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY PROPERLY TORQUING BOLT.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.