GMC · Canada · Crit
GMC Topkick C7, Topkick C6 +1 more: Steering
Affects GMC Topkick C7, Topkick C6, P Series · 1993 — about 418 vehicles.
The hazard
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LOOSE OR MISSING INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FASTENERS. IF THE FASTENERS ARE MISSING, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CAN SEPARATE RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TORQUE OR INSTALL, IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational