1978 CHEVROLET BRUIN Recall

Campaign:

81V104000 on 09/16/1981

Component:

Steering:wheel and handle bar

Manufactured:

11/30/1977 - 03/31/1981

Affected:

44,059

Defect:

During assembly the upper steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened. movement may occur between the upper steering shaft and the yoke, causing accelerated pinch bolt wear at the "whistle slot" in the shaft. pinch bolt wear could cause the yoke to slip from the shaft.

Correction:

The dealer will inspect the upper steering column shaft to ensure proper tightening of the nut and bolt. if necessary, a new nut and bolt will be installed and properly tightened at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; upper steering column shaft yoke pinch bolt.consequences of defect: if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, thedriver may experience loss of vehicle control without prior warning and anaccident may result.

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