Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 68V-020 · 1966–1967 GMC PD4107
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 68V-020 covers 732 1966–1967 GMC PD4107 for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 1968.
Source: NHTSA recall 68V020000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT THE POWER STEERING BOOSTER BALL STUD HOUSING COULD BE UNDERSIZED.AN UNDERSIZED HOUSING WOULD HAVE REDUCED STRENGTH WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE AREA OF THE BALL STUD WHICH WILL REFLECT IN 'FREE PLAY' OF THE STEERING WHEEL.IF A CRACK IN THE HOUSING IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS FAR ENOUGH THE BALL STUD COULD WORK LOOSE FROM THE HOUSING AND RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY REPLACING UNDERSIZED HOUSING.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1966 to January 1, 1967. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.