Recall 90V103000: Chevrolet P6T042, GMC P6T042
STEERING:LINKAGES
Summary
The problem. Improper drilling of hole tapers in the steering arm and pitman arm may cause inadequate seating of the drag link ball stud on either the pitman arm or the steering arm and tie rod end on the steering attachments.
The fix. Replace defective components with new assemblies and torque to proper specifications.
System: steering; pitman arm hole tapers.vehicle description: medium-duty trucks.consequence of defects: nut that attaches studs to the drag link or pitman armand the tie rod could work loose and fall off, causing the assemblies toseparate. This results in loss of steeing control and the possibility of avehicle crash without prior warning.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V103000
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Report received
- June 1, 1990
- Owners notified
- June 4, 1990
- Built
- Dec 1, 1987 – Aug 1, 1989
- Units affected
- 74
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.