Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 87V-003 · 1987 GMC RTS
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-003 covers 250 1987 GMC RTS for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
LOWER STEERING SHAFT, WHICH PASSES THROUGH A CUTOUT IN THE FRONT BULKHEAD, MAY CONTACT A BULKHEAD BRACKET.
The risk
SHAFT COULD EVENTUALLY WEAR AND SEPARATE RESULTING INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
What to do
The fix
REDUCE WIDTH OF BRACKET, CREATING SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO PREVENT CONTACT.
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.