Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 76V-064 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 76V-064 covers 479 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET TRUCK CAMPAIGN NO 76C14.GMC CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-08.MEDIUM DUTYTRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE TORQUE NUTS USED TO ATTACH STEERING GEARS ANDPOWER STEERING CYLINDER ANCHOR BRACKETS TO THE CHASSIS FRAMES, CONTAIN METALFLAWS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ORLOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING ALL NUTS USED FOR ATTACHING STEERING GEARS AND POWER STEERINGCYLINDERS)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.