NHTSA Recall 98V151002
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Recall date: 1998-07-06
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT-TO-STEERING BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE STEERING NOISE, LOOSE STEERING, AND AN UNCENTERED STEERING WHEEL.
Safety Risk
LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND RETIGHTEN TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.