Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 90V-030 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 90V-030 covers 41 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 1990.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected414 models
ReportedFeb 12, 1990Owners notified Mar 9, 1990
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V030000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

NUT ATTACHING STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND A NUT RETAINER MAY BE MISSING.

The risk

STEERING WHEEL COULD DISENGAGE FROM COLUMN WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REINSTALL STEERING WHEEL NUT AND RETAINER AND RE-TORQUE NUT.

SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCK.

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1989 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.