White GMC C.O.E., Conventional: Steering

Affects White GMC C.O.E., Conventional · 1988 — about 430 vehicles.

The hazard

INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE TRW ROSS TAS65 STEERING GEAR MECHANISM CAN OCCUR SUCH THAT THE GEAR BINDS AND/OR IS UNABLE TO TRANSMIT TORQUE BETWEEN THE INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFT.THIS COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: STEERING BOX WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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