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White GMC WX Recall 91V203: Steering:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 91V203, reported November 19, 1991, 55 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V203VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
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.
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS (CLASS 8).

Affected vehicles

White GMC ACL1991
White GMC WCA1991
White GMC WIA1991
White GMC WX1991