Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 82V-118 · 1982 GMC Transit Coaches
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 82V-118 covers 16 1982 GMC Transit Coaches for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKED BALL NUT ASSEMBLIES.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND IF CRACKS ARE FOUND, A NEW WORM AND BALL NUT WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH MANUAL STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BOX.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF A BALL NUT WERE TO BREAK WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, ANDAN ACCIDENT.
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, 1982 to September 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.