Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 81V-104 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 81V-104 covers 44,059 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DURING ASSEMBLY THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. MOVEMENT MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT AND THE YOKE, CAUSING ACCELERATED PINCH BOLT WEAR AT THE "WHISTLE SLOT" IN THE SHAFT. PINCH BOLT WEAR COULD CAUSE THE YOKE TO SLIP FROM THE SHAFT.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO ENSURE PROPER TIGHTENING OF THE NUT AND BOLT. IF NECESSARY, A NEW NUT AND BOLT WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT YOKE PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THEDRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND ANACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
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 December 1, 1977 to April 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.