NHTSA recall 91V203000
Steering › Linkages
White GMC Acl and 3 more
Reported Nov 19, 199155 vehicles affectedVOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPBuilt Sep 1, 1991 – Oct 1, 1991
The defect
The pinch bolt used to retain the pitman arm to the steering gear may not meet the heat treat specification for a grade 8 fastener and may strip before proper torque IS achieved.
The risk
The pinch bolt may fail causing separation of the pitmanarm and the steering linkage, and loss of steering control which could resultin an accident.
The remedy
Replace the pinch bolts with properly heat treated bolts.