Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 86V-157 · 1985–1986 GMC General

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-157 covers 4,779 1985–1986 GMC General for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,7791 model

ReportedNov 25, 1986Owners notified Jun 19, 1987

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V157000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A CLAMP PINCH BOLT SECURING THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY LOOSEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFTS COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.

SYSTEM: STEERING/CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

GMC General1985, 1986

Built from July 1, 1984 to July 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.