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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