1986 GMC C7 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 86V170000 on 12/29/1986
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist system
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1985 - 06/30/1986
- Affected:
- 9,038
- Defect:
- The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and erratic steering during full turns. with continued operation power cylinder could detach from the frame rail resulting in restricted steering, severing of front brake hose and loss of front axle braking. with either condition, a vehicle crash could result.
- Correction:
- Remove paint from mating surfaces of bracket and frame rail; replace power steering assist cylinder mounting bolts.
- Notes:
- System: power steering. vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with power steering and 12,000 lbs. front axles.
- Campaign:
- 89V208000 on 12/03/1989
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1985 - 06/30/1989
- Affected:
- 215
- Defect:
- The front air brake hoses can contact the inner fender extensions.
- Consequence:
- This interference can chafe the brake hoses to the pointof rupture, resulting in loss of front brakes with potential for an accident.
- Correction:
- Cut out a portion of inner fender extensions to prevent interference. also, replace any damaged front brake hoses.
- Notes:
- System: front air brake hoses.vehicle description: medium duty trucks, high cab models equipped with 7000# airbrake front axles.
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