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NHTSA recall 97V142000

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Chevrolet Tahoe and 1 more

Reported Aug 29, 19973,957 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Apr 1, 1997 – Aug 15, 1997

The defect

Vehicle description: light duty extended-cab pickup trucks and 4-door utility trucks. the lower steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt IS "finger loose" or missing allowing the bolt to loosen and fall out. the steering shaft yoke can wear causing an off center steering wheel.

The risk

Relative movement between the chassis and cab can cause the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. this condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The remedy

Dealers are arranging to have the vehicles involved towed to the dealership and alternate transportation IS being arranged for owners. dealers will then inspect the vehicle for the presence of a pinch bolt and torque this bolt to proper specifications.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Tahoe
1998
GMC Yukon
1998

Notes

Owner notification began august 20, 1997. Owners who have not been contacted by their dealer should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782 as soon as possible.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.