Steering: linkagesRecall 91V-203 · White Gmc vehicles
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 91V-203 covers 55 White Gmc vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V203000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PINCH BOLT USED TO RETAIN THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET THE HEAT TREAT SPECIFICATION FOR A GRADE 8 FASTENER AND MAY STRIP BEFORE PROPER TORQUE IS ACHIEVED.
The risk
THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS (CLASS 8).
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 September 1, 1991 to October 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.