White GMC Acl: Steering

Affects White GMC Acl · 1991 — about 2 vehicles.

The hazard

THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT COULD STRIP WHILE IT IS BEING TIGHTENED CAUSING THE PITMAN ARM TO BE LOOSE ON THE STEERING GEAR. THIS MAY CAUSE THE SPLINES OF THE PITMAN ARM AND STEERING GEAR TO STRIP WITHOUT WARNING, WITH POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: SUSPECT BOLT WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW BOLT AND LOCKNUT.

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