1986 GMC GENERAL Recalls (2)

Campaign:
86V130000 on 09/23/1986
Component:
Vehicle speed control:springs
Manufactured:
01/31/1986 - 04/30/1986
Affected:
241
Defect:
The throttle return spring assembly may fail and prevent the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. consequence of defect: engine speed would not decrease; loss of accelerator control could result in a crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Replace accelerator linkage return spring(s).
Notes:
System: throttle return spring. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 6-71 detroit dieselengines.

Campaign:
86V157000 on 11/30/1986
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:
06/30/1984 - 06/30/1986
Affected:
4,779
Defect:
A clamp pinch bolt securing the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may loosen. consequence of defect: shafts could separate resulting in loss of truck control which could lead to a crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Replace the clamp assembly and upper steering shaft.
Notes:
System: steering/clamp bolt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

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